I haven't had to get a smog check in a long ass time and now DMV is asking me get one before i can register my car this year. so what's the going rate now? I got a quote for california certs + a regular smog check (not a test only station) for $59!?!!? i don't remember them being THAT much
btw, i'm in norcal now...san mateo to be exact....if anyone knows anywhere near here that's cheaper, lemme know!
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seen you around before in bridgepointe in san mateo but newayz yeah ive been shoping around and thats the cheapest ive seen 59 and as high as 70 in some places
I take it you've already got it smogged by now considering its beem months since you originally posted.
But it varies and most of the time you get good deals in "Penny Saver" or the local free papers. There are usually coupons for a cheap smog inspection of a free re-test.
There are a few places here that does free retest if you fail. I know of at least one that is a no-pass no pay.
BTW, ref's are pretty cheap compared to a regular shop. But unless you have lots of modifications that the regluar test only stations can't verify parts on, don't waste your time. Because they will specifically ask why you want to make an appiontment with the ref. Must have lots of smog alterations and engine swap to usually qualify. That or a ticket. LOL!
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I take it you've already got it smogged by now considering its beem months since you originally posted.
But it varies and most of the time you get good deals in "Penny Saver" or the local free papers. There are usually coupons for a cheap smog inspection of a free re-test.
There are a few places here that does free retest if you fail. I know of at least one that is a no-pass no pay.
BTW, ref's are pretty cheap compared to a regular shop. But unless you have lots of modifications that the regluar test only stations can't verify parts on, don't waste your time. Because they will specifically ask why you want to make an appiontment with the ref. Must have lots of smog alterations and engine swap to usually qualify. That or a ticket. LOL!
how exactly do the refs work? if i was to take my gsr swap in will they tell me exactly what i need to get it to pass? what if im not able to get it to pass? goes that eliminate my ability to say take it to a regular place after?
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how exactly do the refs work? if i was to take my gsr swap in will they tell me exactly what i need to get it to pass? what if im not able to get it to pass? goes that eliminate my ability to say take it to a regular place after?
Its a regular smog shop. Only they go through and check engine, ECU, etc to make sure you have all the proper stuff transfered over from the host vehicle. I personally haven't gone through because I never had any need to. But friends say its pretty much like any smog inspection just a bit more detailed.
Once they pass you , then you can go back to regular smog shops.
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seems sorta expensive. state ref only charges 32.50. ill find out what my brother paid, he just smogged on tuesday.
in bridgepointe in san mateo but newayz yeah ive been shoping around and thats the cheapest ive seen 59 and as high as 70 in some places 
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