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Test
Only Smog Check
The California DMV sends some vehicles
to special Smog Check Stations
called "Test Only" Stations. The actual inspection is
the same as is conducted
at a "Regular Smog Station" the main difference between
the two types of
stations being that the "Test Only" Station is not permitted
by law to make
repairs to the emission system of a failing vehicle other than
to replace a
failing gas cap and to re-attach vacumn hoses which have become
loose
during normal operation of the vehicle.
The idea was to separate the testing aspect from the repair side
of the industry
in order to promote fairness. The activities of both types of
stations are
monitored by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
California offers a repair assistance program to vehicles directed
to "Test Only"
Centers called the CAP Program. This provides up to $500 to fix
the emission
control failure while the consumer generally pays between $20-100
co-payment
for diagnosis and repair.
The
station listed below has referred over 1200 consumers to obtain
the $500 in free repairs mentioned above and happily assists consumers
to get this help.
Arroyo Smog Check and Test Only Center
7021 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042
323-254-2352
smogger4free@yahoo.com
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