661-328-1700

Smog check

Q: When do I need a Smog Check?
A: 1. Vehicles more than 8 years old need Smog Check every other year. 2. When you sell a vehicle more than 4 years old. 3. When registering an out-of-state vehicle for first time in California.
Q: What vehicle need a Smog Check Inspection?
A: 1. 1976 year model and newer Gasoline powered vehicles. 2. 1998 year model and newer Diesel powered vehicles with GVWRs 14,000 lbs and less. 3. CNG, LNG, or LPG powered vehicles with 14,000 lbs and less. 4. Hybrid vehicles.
Q: I received a "Smog Certification required at a STAR Station" notice from DMV. What should I do?
A: You need a Smog Check from "STAR Certified Smog Check Station". The BAR(Bureau of Automotive Repair) evaluates the work of its Smog Check Stations, and select as "STAR Certified Smog Station". The Smog Check Stations selected as "STAR Certified Smog Check Station" has higher work quality standards than other Regular Smog Check Stations.
Yes! " BEST SMOG " is Certified "STAR Station".
Q: Do Hybrids need Smog Checks?
A: Yes, The Hybrids need Smog Checks. 1. more than eight(8) years old models need the Biennial Smog Check. 2. four (4) years old and newer models do not need Smog Check when the change-of-ownership.
Q: What is the different between an "Engine Replacement" and an "Engine Change"?
A: The "Engine Replacement" is a new, rebuild, or used engine of the same maker, and same engine family (test group) as the original engine with original emission devices installed. The installation of different engine other than the original engine is called "Engine Change". The "Engine Change" is required inspection from California State Referee Station for "Referee Sticker" only once.
Q: What is BAR-OIS Smog Check Inspection?
A: The BAR (Bureau Automotive Reapir) On-Board Diagnostic Inspection System (BAR-OIS). OIS Smog Check Inspection is tested on most 2000 yr and newer year vehicles.
Q: What is OBD II ?
A: On-Board Diagnostic(OBD) is a vehicle computer system that monitors the emission control devices. This OBD system includes reporting funtions and self-diagnosis. Most 1996 and newer vehicles are equipped with second-generation OBD systems also known as OBD II.
Q: Do Diesel Vehicles need a Smog Check Inspection?
A. Yes, Diesel need Smog Check. 1. 1998 and newer year Diesel powered vehicles.2. The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rates) of 14000 pounds and less. 3. more than two(2) years old vehicles are need the Biennial Smog Check.
Q: What is a EVAP Test?
A. LPFET: Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Test. As of Dec.1, 2007 by the California state Law, all smog check station should perform EVAP Test on 1995yr and older most vehicles.
Q: What is Gross Polluter?
A: When the HC, CO, or NOx levels are higher than the gross polluter standards, the vehicle is called a "Gross Polluter".
  • Diagnosis Oxygen Sensor and CAT condition with Scan Tool
  • Evap. Leak check by Smoke Test
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    The smoke coming out near the gas tank indicates that there is EVAP leak problem.
  • EVAP Leak Smoke Tester
STAR Cetified Test & Repair Station
Hours:Mon - Fri ; 8:00 AM - 4:45 PMSaturday ; 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Phone & Address : 661-328-1700 1920 23rd st. Bakersfield (corner of 23rd st. + E st.)