Getting a smog check for your car can be a worrisome task. If you have an older car, you never know if it’s going to pass or if it will need a ton of repairs. Even a newer car needs to get a smog check every few years. Your Pennsylvania dealers want to take some of the guesswork out of getting a smog check in the state. Here are some facts you should know.
• Pennsylvania requires an emission test on your vehicle each year.
• If your car needs repairs to pass the test, you are responsible for the repairs. You will not be charged for the second inspection as long as it is done within 30 days at the same inspection station.
• If your car fails the second inspection, you are eligible for a one-year waiver as long as you can prove you did at least $150 of repairs.
• The emissions inspection is typically due at the same time or before your annual safety inspection.
• New cars with less than 5000 may be exempt from a required inspection. Check with your local county regulations for more information.
If you’re not sure if your car will pass the safety or emissions inspections, why not just invest in a new car at your Glenside area Toyota dealer? That way, you’ll know you’re “good to go” for several years without worrying about repair costs to bring your car up to code.