When my car failed California’s smog test this year, I wandered from one garage to another trying to determine how to bring it into compliance. After speaking with several automotive experts and ...

A. Not the DMV, Brent, but the state. Yes, the DMV is a state agency. However, it is the California Legislature that creates laws and vehicle fees – and the DMV just does what the elected officials ...

Beginning July 19, 2021, Californian automotive enthusiasts have yet another item to add to an ever-expanding list of dos and don'ts (mostly don'ts) regarding their mandatory biennial visits to ...

California has deployed emissions monitoring devices to monitor the exhaust of heavy-duty vehicles as they pass and flag potential violators of emissions regulations. The California Air Resources ...

Emissions testing has become a hot topic in the '90s and will continue to generate more interest as testing is enforced nationwide. You can count on it. For those rodders who have never experienced a ...

The state of California will soon require biometric authentication and webcam monitoring at smog test stations, as it seeks to prevent fraudulent inspections from taking place. California’s smog ...

Telematics provider Samsara recently joined the California Bureau of Automotive Repair's continuous testing program pilot. The program aims to alleviate in-person smog testing for public sector fleets ...

Clark County is offering financial assistance to drivers whose vehicles fail smog tests through its Smog Free Clark County ...

Q. I retired a couple of years ago and only drive my ’06 CTS about twice a month. When I took the car in for the smog test, it failed. The reason was the vehicle was “not ready.” I was in disbelief.

Smog Oasis, founded 15 years ago by Randall Vancil, provides a STAR-certified smog test shop that typically yields a result in about 15 minutes — all while soaking up the spirit of aloha in a little ...

The DMV says emissions tests are up and running after brief pause, but smog check businesses say they've felt the impact. "We did open up emission tests last week on Friday… I just confirmed with my ...