Posted on 2/21/2022
Emission tests, aka smog checks or smog tests, are standardized vehicle tests that measure exhaust emissions for various engine types and vehicles. Because DRIVE AutoCare is a STAR Certified Test and Repair Station, when we perform the test, you will know how much pollution your vehicle is giving off and whether its exhaust fumes meet the standard set by the State of California. The emission test indicates levels of different fumes: hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and emissions from evaporation. Without regulations on this, the air we breathe would be thick and dangerous, and unhealthy to society. By having your car smog checked in accordance with the laws in the State of California, you are helping cut back on the adverse impacts of vehicle emissions. What Happens During an Emission Test? During your smog test, DRIVE AutoCare will connect a machine to your exhaust pipe. The device can read what ... read more