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3707 W.190TH ST. UNIT C
TORRANCE CA. 90502
WE ARE LOCATED AT 3707 W. 190TH ST UNIT C
TORRANCE, CA 90504
ACROSS FROM THE EXXON/MOBIL REFINERY'S MAIN ENTRANCE BETWEEN YUKON AND PRAIRIE
TORRANCE, CA 90504
ACROSS FROM THE EXXON/MOBIL REFINERY'S MAIN ENTRANCE BETWEEN YUKON AND PRAIRIE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q) I just received a renewal for my diesel vehicle and it says I need a smog check -Is that a mistake?
A) Unfortunately no, State law required the Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) to incorporate diesel-powered vehicles into the Smog Check Program in January 2010. The inspection will include 1998 and newer diesel-powered vehicles under 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Q) What does a diesel smog check consist of?
A) Smog Check for diesel-powered vehicles consists of a visual inspection of the emission control components, an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) test, and a visible smoke inspection.
Q) Is my vehicle required to get a Smog Check?
A) Your vehicle needs a Smog Check if it is more than six model years old and the model year is 1976
or newer. (This does not include motorcycles, electric and hybrid vehicles, and two-cylinder engine vehicles.)
Q) How often does my vehicle have to be tested?
A) Your vehicle must be tested every other year.
A) Smog Check is also required if you sell your vehicle and it is more than four model years old.
Some vehicles may require a Smog Check at a Test-Only or Gold Shield station.
Q) What is a Test-Only station?
A) Test-Only stations are licensed Smog Check stations that are only allowed to test cars.
State law prohibits them from making repairs.
To find a Test-Only station near you, visit
www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
Q) What is a Gold Shield station?
A) Gold Shield stations are licensed Smog Check stations that meet certain performance criteria in
order to test and repair all cars. They also provide repairs on vehicles that qualify for financial assistance
under the Consumer Assistance Program
(CAP). To find a Gold Shield station near you, visit
www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
Q) How will I know if I need to take my car to a Test-Only or Gold Shield station?
A) You will be notified on the registration renewal notice sent by the California Department of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) if your vehicle must be inspected at a Test-Only or Gold Shield station.
Q) How much does a Smog Check cost?
A) Smog Check prices vary in different areas. Prices for Smog Checks are not regulated, so you are
encouraged to shop around.
For a list of stations in your area, visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
Q) How can I help my vehicle pass a Smog Check?
A) Performing proper and regular vehicle maintenance according to your owner’s manual,
and not tampering with the emissions control equipment are keys to passing Smog Check.
Q) What happens if my vehicle fails a Smog Check?
A) In order to complete your registration, you will need to obtain the repairs necessary for it to
pass its Smog Check retest. Before beginning repairs, find out if you are eligible for our Consumer Assistance Program (CAP).
Q) What is CAP and how do I qualify?
A) The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) provides financial assistance to repair or retire a vehicle
that fails a Smog Check.
Need repair assistance ?
If your DMV renewal notice requires a Smog Check at a Test-Only or Gold
Shield station, you may qualify for up to $500 in repair assistance once you pay the first $100 in
repair costs. You may also qualify if your income is within certain levels, regardless of where you
got your Smog Check. If you qualify based on income, a $20 co-pay is all that you need.
Considering vehicle retirement ?
If you feel your car is not worth repairing, the State may buy the car from you for $1,000 and have it scrapped at a local dismantler.
To get a CAP application visit our station
www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
*Info obtained from www.smogcheck.ca.gov
Q) I just received a renewal for my diesel vehicle and it says I need a smog check -Is that a mistake?
A) Unfortunately no, State law required the Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) to incorporate diesel-powered vehicles into the Smog Check Program in January 2010. The inspection will include 1998 and newer diesel-powered vehicles under 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Q) What does a diesel smog check consist of?
A) Smog Check for diesel-powered vehicles consists of a visual inspection of the emission control components, an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) test, and a visible smoke inspection.
Q) Is my vehicle required to get a Smog Check?
A) Your vehicle needs a Smog Check if it is more than six model years old and the model year is 1976
or newer. (This does not include motorcycles, electric and hybrid vehicles, and two-cylinder engine vehicles.)
Q) How often does my vehicle have to be tested?
A) Your vehicle must be tested every other year.
A) Smog Check is also required if you sell your vehicle and it is more than four model years old.
Some vehicles may require a Smog Check at a Test-Only or Gold Shield station.
Q) What is a Test-Only station?
A) Test-Only stations are licensed Smog Check stations that are only allowed to test cars.
State law prohibits them from making repairs.
To find a Test-Only station near you, visit
www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
Q) What is a Gold Shield station?
A) Gold Shield stations are licensed Smog Check stations that meet certain performance criteria in
order to test and repair all cars. They also provide repairs on vehicles that qualify for financial assistance
under the Consumer Assistance Program
(CAP). To find a Gold Shield station near you, visit
www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
Q) How will I know if I need to take my car to a Test-Only or Gold Shield station?
A) You will be notified on the registration renewal notice sent by the California Department of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) if your vehicle must be inspected at a Test-Only or Gold Shield station.
Q) How much does a Smog Check cost?
A) Smog Check prices vary in different areas. Prices for Smog Checks are not regulated, so you are
encouraged to shop around.
For a list of stations in your area, visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
Q) How can I help my vehicle pass a Smog Check?
A) Performing proper and regular vehicle maintenance according to your owner’s manual,
and not tampering with the emissions control equipment are keys to passing Smog Check.
Q) What happens if my vehicle fails a Smog Check?
A) In order to complete your registration, you will need to obtain the repairs necessary for it to
pass its Smog Check retest. Before beginning repairs, find out if you are eligible for our Consumer Assistance Program (CAP).
Q) What is CAP and how do I qualify?
A) The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) provides financial assistance to repair or retire a vehicle
that fails a Smog Check.
Need repair assistance ?
If your DMV renewal notice requires a Smog Check at a Test-Only or Gold
Shield station, you may qualify for up to $500 in repair assistance once you pay the first $100 in
repair costs. You may also qualify if your income is within certain levels, regardless of where you
got your Smog Check. If you qualify based on income, a $20 co-pay is all that you need.
Considering vehicle retirement ?
If you feel your car is not worth repairing, the State may buy the car from you for $1,000 and have it scrapped at a local dismantler.
To get a CAP application visit our station
www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call (800)952-5210.
*Info obtained from www.smogcheck.ca.gov
