the Price of a Smog Check

The test was basic and consisted of the probe being put into the tail pipe for readings and a physical inspection of the car to make sure that no tampering took place to divert the emissions. The inspection of the under carriage and exhaust systen was doen with a mirror on a long handle much like you see at border checkpoints.

The service was quick and the personnel were cordial and helpful. Make sure you bring yourregistration, insurance and other required documents. There is an online state site that will help you with locations and what you need to bring. Arizona has convenient locations where you can take your car for the inspection.

Have your documents ready and don't try to tell the inspector how to do his/her job. Don't be inpatient if there is a line. The service itself will be quick, If you don't pass ask questions so you can tell you garage what they said. They cannot recommend a garage for fixing the problem. Don't try anything to fool the machine, you will usually be found out and that is a violation of the law and you could end up with more problems and cost than you would have if you fixed the problem.