California Smog Inspection

Get Your Smog Inspection at OREC IMPORTS Auto Specialist

California requires smog inspections for most vehicles on an every other year basis. OREC IMPORTS Auto Specialist is a STAR Certified Smog Station. When you receive your renewal notice in the mail, visit our facility in Chula Vista, CA for smog test and repair services.

OREC IMPORTS Auto Specialist serves the smog and emission inspection needs of Chula Vista, CA, San Diego, CA, Carlsbad, CA, and surrounding areas.

Smog Test & Repair

During your smog check, our technicians measure the amount of emissions your vehicle produces to ensure your vehicle is in compliance with California’s standards.

Vehicles that require inspection include:

• Most vehicles manufactured after 1997.
• Diesel vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) less than 14,000 lbs.
• Natural gas powered vehicles less than 14,000 lbs.

At OREC IMPORTS Auto Specialist, we'll test your car’s emissions and help you determine whether repairs are necessary. We are legally certified to perform smog repairs in the event your vehicle fails the test.

Facts About CA Smog Checks

• Many counties in California require biannual smog checks.
• With a few exceptions, you need to produce the current smog certification when transferring a vehicle.
• If your vehicle is 6 years old or less, you can bypass the biannual smog check and pay an annual $20 abatement fee instead
• Drivers need to register their vehicles within 90 days of receiving their “smog certificate,” the paper detailing the results of the emissions test.
• Your renewal notice from the California DMV will tell you where you can go to have a smog check performed.

Smog checks were introduced in the 1970s as part of the Clean Air Act. Biannual smog checks help keep populated areas of California clean. Regular emissions testing reduces excessive smog, keeps pollutants out of the air, and contributes to a healthier state.