If you’re taking a smog test in Fairfield, read these pointers on how to properly prep your car:
Wait awhile
Don’t take your smog test right after you get an oil change. Wait for a few days before you drive it to the nearest testing station. That’s because some oil changers might include 10 to 15 point checks which could disconnect your battery for a while. That’s going to erase the memory chip in your car. Since you need that memory chip to pass the test, waiting for a few days is a prudent move on your part, says the Axle Addict.
Find the right station
Not all stations are allowed to do the test so look for a station that’s licensed to perform a smog test in Fairfield. Go online and check for those sites in advance. Pick the one that offers a good balance between access—that is, it’s only a short drive away—and service—it offers reliable and trustworthy testing.
Check the equipment
To get accurate results, the testing must be performed by top-of-the-line equipment. If the equipment and technologies at the station seem old, obsolete and worn out, then the validity of the test might be compromised. The result? You could end up bringing your car to another station to go through the whole process again. That’s a waste of time and money. Before the testing starts, check the condition of the equipment. If you aren’t satisfied with that visual check, then it would serve you better to simply bring your car to another smog check station.
Consider quality
Another way to avoid getting scammed by disreputable stations out there is to learn to look beyond cheap rates and offers. These aren’t going to give you the accurate testing results you want. Go for a licensed station that offers testing services at reasonable rates instead.
