CA Smog test
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- pye
So I live in LA, I need to renew my car registration, and it just failed the smog test. Anyone in la know of a mechanic you can trust?
- garett_west0
I'm just outside LA and I don't really know of a shop in LA that you can trust.
Basically if your car failed the test it's one of a few things. It could be as simple as a minor tune up and new spark plugs, or, something more serious with your converter on your tailpipe. If I'm not mistaken you have a few months/weeks to get it fixed. i'd take it to a few shops for some estimates.
how old is the car?
- sherman0
time to get rid of your car - stinker
- JackRyan0
Grab a hundy and shake the testers hand and say something like..."I got some work done on it, Im sure it will pass this time."
- pye0
96 corolla...hopefully it just needs a tuneup, it's in good shape overall.
btw, if anyone else is going through this kinda thing, the state sometimes subsidizes repairs to get the car up to standards. Thanks, taxpayers!