| Test-Only
Stations are privately-owned Smog Check stations licensed
by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to inspect and
certify most vehicles, including Gross Polluters. While
they can perform oil changes and lubrication services,
they are prohibited from providing any repair services.
Test-Only
Stations' Role
The
addition of Test-Only Stations to the Smog Check program
augments a service previously provided on a temporary
basis by state-contracted Referee Centers. Now, owners
of gross-polluting vehicles must have their vehicles tested
and certified at either a Test-Only Station or a GPC station.
Additionally,
under mandate, 15% of vehicles in Enhanced Areas must
be inspected at Test-Only Stations for Smog Check. DMV
informs motorists of this requirement through the renewal
notice. All Test-Only directed consumers are eligible
for repair and retirement assistance.
Test-Only
Stations' Limitations
Test-Only
Stations cannot:
Additionally,
an owner of a Test-Only Station cannot have ownership,
corporate, or financial interest in any test-and-repair
station located within 50 miles. Also the test station
does not force you to buy any un necessary parts that
you do not need to pass a smog check and one thing is
for sure that you do not pay few hundred dollars for something
that you never needed , That is why
the test Station Only are getting more popular .
If your Vehicle pass or fail they charge you only
one fee for the first test and one Fee for the second
Fee , this is much better for paying hundreds of
dollars for the parts that your car may not needed in
first place
Greater
Consumer Convenience
The
addition of Test-Only Stations now gives vehicle owners
more choices--especially those with gross-polluting vehicles--which
means greater convenience for California motorists.
If
you live in Laguna
Hills, ELToro, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo
and
south of Irvine
You
can call for appointment at
(949)458-3721
Test
takes about 30 to 45 Minutes
$10 OFF Coupon
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