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You receive your DMV notice in the mail and it’s that dreaded time again. Thank God, it only happens once every 2 years but it still can be quite a daunting task. Getting that Smog registration form in the mail can be pretty nerve racking, especially with today’s strict environment standards and poor economy. Failing your smog check is no joke too because it often results in expensive repairs, dirty shops and hidden fees and upsells.
Although, I cannot fix your car, I can give you tips on how I got my smog check done in as little as 30 minutes, without having a heart attack.
1) Research – First things first, you have to do your research. If you don’t, you’ll end up going to the wrong shop that can play you like a fiddle. I like to go to yelp to find the top restaurants, dry cleaners, and yes smog shops in my city. If you are in San Francisco, I personally recommend Clean Air Smog. Ive been there three times already and I cannot agree more with the over 100+ 5 star reviews on their place.
2) Call To Set An Appointment – You would be surprised at how many friends I talk to that say they waited 3 hours to get their smog check. Simple solution, set an appointment and you’ll be in and out in 15 minutes. (Bonus: look for a shop that has 2 smog machines and usually, you’ll get done a lot quicker.)
3) MapQuest – Don’t get lost and miss your appointment. MapQuest it so that you will get their prompt and on time.
4) Bring Your Favorite Mag – You will have to wait for your car to be smogged. Make sure you keep yourself entertained.
5) Drive Your Car – Don’t lag, get in your car and head over to the car smog station.
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