Victorville
Smog Check in Victorville, California
Victorville’s STAR Certified Inspection Station — Victorville
Emissions Are Important
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have set standards for emissions to protect the environment. To ensure all vehicles meet those standards, California requires emission testing for all vehicles every two years. Big Apple Automotive in Victorville, CA is your START certified Inspection station. Our service advisors will walk you through what needs to be done to inspect your vehicle before turning your car over to our ASE-Master Certified technicians for the inspection. When they’ve finished, they send the results to the DMV for you. Should your vehicle fail the inspection, our service advisors will let you know what the technicians recommend for repairs to ensure your vehicle passes the re-inspection.
Be Prepared
No one wants to have to go through the hassle of repeated inspections. There are a few things you can do to prepare for the inspection and lessen the chances your vehicle will fail it. Foremost, if your check engine light is on, bring your vehicle to Big Apple Automotive and let our ASE-Master Certified technicians diagnose and repair the issue that turned the light on. A check engine light is an automatic failure for the STAR Inspection. Please note that the testing equipment used for the inspection can detect an improperly extinguished check engine light, so the only solution that will allow you to pass the inspection is to have the cause of the light repaired. Another step you can take to help ensure your vehicle passes the inspection the first time is to drive your vehicle for at least 20 minutes before you arrive at Big Apple Automotive to have the inspection done. Driving your car for about 20 minutes brings the motor oil, coolant and catalytic converter to the proper operating temperature. You’ll save time when having the inspection done if you bring in your vehicle with the engine warmed and running at the right temperature because the technician performing the inspection will often warm up the vehicle in the shop. If your car is already warmed up, you’ll save time in the shop. Ensuring the engine is properly warmed up will also increase the chances of it passing the inspection.
Get Inspected
Your vehicle must pass the smog check and emissions test to be legally registered and driven in California. Bringing your car to the team at Big Apple Automotive gives you the peace of mind that your vehicle’s emissions are at the correct levels to be legal in this state. We can perform the repairs for you should your vehicle fail the test and we’ll share the results–pass or fail–of the test with the state so you don’t have to. Call us today at 760-245-7255 to make an appointment for your STAR Inspection. Or, if you’re near Farmer Boys and have the time, stop by our location at 12850 Hesperia Rd., Victorville, CA 92395. We welcome walk-ins for same day service and look forward to helping you keep your car legal and safe.
