My uncle and I are trying to get a smog test but even before doing the tests, we're getting rejected by multiple stations. Any ideas as to why? We're from LA.
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Did they tell you why they rejected you? Is your car obviously modified and therefore illegal? Are you taking it to places with rolling dynameters?sigpic
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they are just lazy and don't want to do it anymore. happened to me, i went to a few and none of them want to even try unless i took it to there family test and repair smog. i said, trying to take money from me. i found one here in Altadena on fair oaks/woodbury at the arco gas station. the guy charged like 80. also found another in downey, i asked if he smogged old cars and he said yes as he had a few e30s lined up on the side of the shop. if you google genes muffler shop in downey its right next to it , there are a few shops in the cul-de-sac but only 1 smog shop in there.
7924B Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241 16 min smog.
also found another on gage/central but found out they closed down.hope that helps. id call first if you decide to go to any of those.
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Look at it from their perspective. Newer cars don't need to be put on the dyno, they just scan for codes. Much easier than smogging older high risk cars and the likelihood your old car may not pass is a waste of time for them. Their old equipment may not be maintained either which costs money. Keep looking, there are plenty of smog shops in LA/OC."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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I feel your pain. My E30 325is is cammed with a supersprint exhaust and Dinan chip. I have taken it to smog here in Norcal and had stations turn me away because "listen to it, it will never pass smog." Of course, after finding someone to test it, it passed with ease. Its worth noting my car is almost completely rebuilt with zero vacuum leaks, everything is new, etc. Keep asking around, im sure you will find someone.Owner - Bavarian Restoration
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Originally posted by reelizmpro View PostLook at it from their perspective. Newer cars don't need to be put on the dyno, they just scan for codes. Much easier than smogging older high risk cars and the likelihood your old car may not pass is a waste of time for them. Their old equipment may not be maintained either which costs money. Keep looking, there are plenty of smog shops in LA/OC.
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Originally posted by efficient View Postthey are just lazy and don't want to do it anymore. happened to me, i went to a few and none of them want to even try unless i took it to there family test and repair smog. i said, trying to take money from me. i found one here in Altadena on fair oaks/woodbury at the arco gas station. the guy charged like 80. also found another in downey, i asked if he smogged old cars and he said yes as he had a few e30s lined up on the side of the shop. if you google genes muffler shop in downey its right next to it , there are a few shops in the cul-de-sac but only 1 smog shop in there.
7924B Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241 16 min smog.
also found another on gage/central but found out they closed down.hope that helps. id call first if you decide to go to any of those.
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Originally posted by MR 325 View PostCost is $100-$120 but worth it.
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