C & A Smog Automotive Repair

Avoid going to different SMOG STATIONS - Test then Repair then Consumer Assistance Program. Failing a smog test will no longer mean, that after the smog repairs are done, that you need return for a re-test at a different location. STAR Test-and-Repair - can repair vehicles, can certify directed vehicles and gross-polluting vehicles, and must provide repair assistance services under BAR's Consumer Assistance Program (CAP).

STAR Test-Only- cannot repair vehicles, but can inspect and certify all vehicles including directed and gross-polluting vehicles. Test-Only (non-STAR certified) - can inspect and vehicles that are not directed or gross-polluting vehicles, including vehicles undergoing a change-of-ownership;. Test-and-Repair (non-STAR certified) - can repair vehicles and inspect and certify vehicles that are not directed or gross-polluting vehicles, including vehicles undergoing a change-of-ownership.

Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and other people you trust. Look for a repair shop before you need one to avoid being rushed into a last-minute decision.