Balbin Smog Shop

read moreFailing the emission test is not a pleasant experience, but it's not the end of the road either. In fact more then likely, once you repair the faults which caused your car, truck, van, SUV, or RV to fail it's emissions test, your vehicle will be running better, more efficiently, and wasting less fuel then before; saving you hundreds in gas dollars. Think of failing the emissions test as a positive experience rather then a negative one. Where you may have not noticed your vehicle is or was not performing at it's best and wasting fuel, failing the emissions test will identify this condition and allow you to fix the problem.

read moreThe Vehicle Buy Back Program buys used vehicles from CA motorists. The program offers a flat $1500 to low income applicants, and $1000 to above income vehicle owners. A. If you are not considered a low income applicant, your vehicle must have failed a recent smog check in order to be eligible for the Buy Back Program. Low income eligible applicants may apply for the Vehicle Buy Back regardless of whether their vehicles have passed or failed a recent smog inspection. With either type of applicant, a recent smog check is required.

read moreWhat will this report explain? Our ASE certified VIR (Vehicle Inspection Report) diagnosis will help you understand your vehicle's smog check results. California law requires vehicle owners receive a VIR from the smog station where their vehicle was inspected. The VIR is an invaluble tool in diagnosing your vehicle's smog check results. Our report will begin by explaining the abbrevations listed on your VIR. If your vehicle failed for high emissions, we will cover the possible faults which cause an increase in emissions of HC, CO, & NO.