Smog Check

Smog Check

California requires most vehicles to undergo a smog check once every two years. If you’ve received your renewal notice in the mail, visit Tire Empire & Auto Center for a smog check. We're a State of California Licensed Smog Check Inspection and Repair station proud to serve the smog and emission inspection needs of drivers in Bakersfield, CA, Oildale, CA, Saco, CA, as well as the surrounding areas. Give us a call now at (661) 588-1524 to schedule your appointment.

Smog checks were introduced in the 1970s as part of the Clean Air Act. Biennial smog checks are especially helpful in California, where many vehicles are on the road. Regular emissions testing reduces excessive smog, keeps pollutants out of the air, and contributes to a healthier state.

Smog Check at Tire Empire & Auto Center

During a smog check, our team will test your vehicle’s exhaust system to ensure it is not emitting too many pollutants or too much smog into the environment. Equipped with special tools designed for emissions testing, we will measure the amount of emissions your vehicle produces and compare the amount to California’s standards.

Smog checks are required for many CA vehicles, including:

• Most vehicles manufactured after 1997.
• Diesel vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) less than 14,000 lbs.
• Natural gas powered vehicles less than 14,000 lbs

If your vehicle needs a smog check, put our team to work. We’ll carefully check your car’s emissions and help you determine whether repairs are necessary.

Tire Empire & Auto Center is a State of California Licensed Smog Check Inspection and Repair Station. We take our reputation very seriously and commit ourselves to providing exemplary performance to each and every customer we serve. If you're undecided about where to go, know for certain that a smog check at Tire Empire & Auto Center will be professionally conducted by a team held to very high standards.

Facts About CA Smog Checks

• Many counties in California require biennial smog checks.
• Your renewal notice from the California DMV will tell you where you can go to have a smog check performed.
• You need to register your vehicles within 90 days of receiving your “smog certificate,” the paper detailing the results of the emissions test.
• With a few exceptions, you need to produce the current smog certificate when transferring a vehicle.

Smog checks improve air quality in California significantly. Be sure to get your biennial smog check and emissions inspection soon after you receive your notice. At Tire Empire & Auto Center, we’re happy to check your smog levels and let you know where your vehicle stands. Call us now at (661) 588-1524 or visit us today!

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