Welcome to Temecula Auto Repair & Transmission – Your Trusted Partner for Smog Check in Temecula and Murrieta
California requires…
- All model year 2000 or newer passenger vehicles must receive a periodic OBDII-based Smog Check. (Please see below for more information about OBDII).
- The state may require a different smog inspection on 1976 – 1999 model year passenger vehicles. Thus, the registration address of the vehicle will determine if the state will require the different smog inspection. The State of California has designated the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, and most portions of surrounding zip codes as Enhanced Areas. Consequently, this designation requires biennial Smog Inspections. The inspections include an Acceleration Simulation Mode test for certain model years. This Acceleration Simulation Mode test will check for excessive NOx emissions.
- Statewide, all 1976 or newer passenger vehicles that are either being registered for the first time in California or transferring ownership must come in for a smog check.
OBDII
OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) is a vehicle’s computer system that monitors the emission’s control system and components. OBDII (OBD-2) refers to the second generation On-Board Diagnostic systems installed on 1996 and newer passenger vehicles. Most importantly, this OBDII system is designed to alert the driver by illuminating the Check Engine Light or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) in the event of an emissions-related malfunction. Additionally, the system also stores important trouble codes. A qualified technician can then retrieve the stored code(s). This aids the technician in determining the cause of failure. The Smog Check for most 1996 and newer vehicles requires a testing of the OBDII system.
Smog Check
Temecula Auto Repair & Transmission is licensed and certified to do smog inspection or smog repair. That is to say, we are a Certified Smog Test & Repair Station. Therefore, if you have a failed smog, we can perform the repair(s) that will get your car ready to pass the smog check. So, count on us for all your smog check and car care needs. We are a full service automotive repair shop.
Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) for Failed Smog Check
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair administers a program designed to assist income-eligible consumers financially with emissions-related repairs. Under the program, a consumer who meets certain program requirements may receive state-funded financial assistance repairing his/her vehicle at a Certified Test and Repair Station, if that vehicle has failed its biennial smog check.
Program guidelines and eligibility requirements apply. Additionally, you may learn more by clicking here, on the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s website.
Smog Inspection & Repair in Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, and French Valley
We proudly serve the communities of Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, and French Valley for all Smog Inspections and Failed Smog Repairs. Book your appointment today!