When buying a used car you could be stuck with large repair costs if the vehicle cannot pass a smog check. This article discusses how to find out a vehicles smog check history and other smog check issues when buying a used car....

This post talks about the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) a state program run by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) that assists qualified vehicle owners in repairing smog related repairs or in retiring a Gross Polluting vehicle...

Certain vehicles are categorized as Gross Polluters. This post discusses what a Gross Polluting vehicle is what to do if your vehicle is a Gross Polluter and how to get consumer assistance for emissions repairs...

Five important tips to ensure your car has the highest chance of passing a smog check. These simple inexpensive actions can help save you time and frustration....

Many people don't know that there are three different types of smog tests. This article describes these three tests and helps you identify the type of test required in your area....

What is an OBD II Smog check and how a service or battery issue may cause ODB II values to be reset. Things consumers should be aware of when getting an OBD II smog test under the STAR program....

Information on what to do if you have been directed to a STAR Smog Station for your smog test and a quick and easy way to find STAR Smog Stations in your area....

This article discusses the different between a smog test only station and a start certified smog check station...

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Failed smog tests can be stressful. There's no need to panic the issue may be as simple as a bad gas cap. This article covers what to do if you fail your smog test....