As an independent mechanic shop family-owned in La Habra, California, at Premier Auto Care of La Habra, we are here to provide you with reliable information and services without any vested interests. Myth #1: Vehicle inspections are just a way for mechanics to make more money Many people believe that mechanics and dealership shops have […]

Unless your car is electric or newer than six years old, you most likely need a smog check every two years to drive legally in California. Taking your car in for this test can be nerve-wracking, but it isn’t all up to fate. You can increase the likelihood of passing your next smog check by […]

As a California resident, you are undoubtedly familiar with smog checks. After all, they are required biennially (every other year) on all vehicles that are more than eight model-years old. However, do you know how smog checks work? Here’s what to expect the next time you bring your car in for emissions testing. VISUAL & […]

A smog check, also known as an emissions test, is designed to make sure every car on the road is running as cleanly as possible. The check involves testing a vehicle’s engine emissions to determine how much pollution it’s exhausting into the air. ABOUT SMOG CHECKS The very first smog checks were performed in California […]