The Village Apple Valley
Smog Check in Apple Valley, California
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The Environment and Your Responsibilities
When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the smog and emissions test, drivers learned they had standards their vehicles must uphold in order for the vehicle to be street legal. The test measures the vehicle’s emissions and gauge if they are within the legal limits set by the EPA and the state of California. If your vehicle’s emissions are higher than the legal limit, the car is no longer legal to be operated on the road and you’ll need to have a qualified service technician repair the issues at the root of the higher than legal emissions. Big Apple Automotive in Apple Valley, CA, is here to help you with the test and any repairs you might need to pass it. The ASE-Master Certified technicians at Big Apple Automotive use the most up-to-date and state-approved diagnostic equipment to test and measure the emissions of your vehicle. When a vehicle passes the test, our technicians submit the results to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) electronically at your request. Should your vehicle fail the emissions test, Big Apple Automotive is there for you and can provide the necessary repairs to get your vehicle street legal once again.
When Do You Need a Smog Check
While in some cases, you might see your check engine light come on if there is a major issue with your emissions system, the accurate gauge of when you need a smog check is tied to the registration of your vehicle. The state of California requires motorists to get a smog and emissions test every two years to renew the registration on their vehicle. Failure to have the smog check performed can lead to issues with the law if you continue to drive the vehicle without the check or a renewed registration. When you bring your vehicle to Big Apple Automotive for a smog check, be sure you also bring your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and your preferred form of payment-which you must complete before the smog check test. If you have questions about this process or the laws connected to required smog check tests, feel free to ask our service advisor when you bring your vehicle in for the test, or you can check the California Smog Check Renewal page for more details.
If You’re Due, Bring Your Car to Us
Having the smog check test completed on time not only reduces the effect your vehicle has on our environment but also keeps your vehicle street legal in our state. If your registration is up for renewal now or soon, you can drop by Big Apple Automotive to have the test performed by our ASE-Master Certified technicians. Whether your vehicle passes or fails the smog check test, Big Apple Automotive is here to help you take the next step. You can find us across from the Bank of America Financial Center at 21775 CA Hwy 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307. Or, if you prefer, you can make an appointment for your smog check test by calling 760-247-7255. We look forward to helping you with your smog check.
