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We guarantee your vehicle will Pass or one FREE retest.
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Smog Check 2 Is Here!!

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- Be prepared. The new smog test takes twice as
long.
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- New tests include gas cap, NOX and dyno.
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- Auto Club Estimates indicate 30% of vehicles
will FAIL.
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Auto
Research
Center
12752 Western Ave. Garden Grove, CA
Ph. 714 - 893- 3829
We are located on Western Avenue
between Garden Grove Blvd. & Lampson.
About 1/2 mile from 22 Freeway. Exit Golden West / Knott.
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Why does my
vehicle have to be inspected at a Test-Only Station?
"In order to comply with the
mandates of the federal Clean Air Act, the Department of Consumer
Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) began directing fifteen
percent (15%) of all vehicles in Enhanced Areas to Test Only Stations
in 1998. However, DCA/BAR has gradually increased the number of
vehicles directed to Test-Only stations to continually improve program
effectiveness and comply with the emission reduction objectives set forth in
the State Implementation Plan, which is a master plan for complying with
federal air quality requirements."
Motorist
Notification.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notifies owners of vehicles which
have been selected to have their initial Smog Check inspections performed at
Test-Only Stations. The Registration Renewal Notice sent to these vehicle
owners will say "Smog Certification Required at Test-Only Facility." If this
statement is on your Renewal Notice and you take the vehicle to a
test-and-repair station, the technician at the station will be unable to
certify your vehicle. These vehicles must be inspected at a Test-Only
Station. source: California
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