smog inspection – Smog Coupons

FAQs

What if I do not renew my registration and/or license by the expiration date? If the renewal application and fees are postmarked after the registration and/or license expiration date(s), a delinquency fee will be charged for each registration and/or license you are renewing. Delinquent renewals will not be processed until all fees are received. If you own a licensed Smog Check station and your ARD and/or Smog Check station renewal payments are delinquent, your station's analyzer(s) will be locked out and you will not be allowed to inspect, test, diagnose, repair, or issue certificates of compliance. Can I overnight my renewal payment? Yes. Payments may be sent overnight to the following address: Department of Consumer Affairs Cashiering Unit 1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S100 Sacramento, California 95834 Can I expedite my renewal? No. Renewals are processed in the order they are received. The processing time is typically two weeks from the time of receipt. A license rema…

New Smog Check Inspections

Smog Check Program's Updated Test Technology Californians getting Smog Check inspections today may notice that the traditional tailpipe test used for many years has been replaced by a quicker, computer-based test for gasoline-powered cars model-year 2000 and newer, and for most diesel vehicles that are model-year 1998 and newer. This updated test uses the diagnostic capabilities of the vehicle's computer system instead of the traditional tailpipe probe to measure the vehicle's emissions. This On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system gathers information and determines if the vehicle's emission control systems are operating properly. A visual inspection of emission control components is still required as well. The OBD only method of testing vehicles is the result of 2010 legislation (AB 2289-Eng) which is designed to improve the Smog Check inspections Program and further reduce air pollution. The Smog Check program removes hundreds of tons of smog-forming pollutants from California's a…

Consumer Assistance Program for Failed Smog Test

The Consumer Assistance Program is basically California's way to help drivers repair a vehicle to pass the smog test or pay them cash to get their clunkers off the road. The goal of the smog check program is to help improve or protect improvements in the state's air quality. Smog Test Repair Assistance (Failed Smog test Required) If you fail your smog check, and meet income requirements, California will send you a $500 smog check repair voucher that you may use at any participating smog test and repair station. Smog check and repair stations can be found by visiting Smog Coupons. Vehicle Retirement (Smog test NOT Required) If for any reason you want to turn in your clunker, California will pay income eligible drivers up to $1500 for the vehicle. All other drivers will be paid $1000. Repair Assistance FAQs 1. What is the Repair Assistance Program? The Repair Assistance Program is administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) and is desi…