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Smog test vs. smog check?

It's that time of the year where I need to renew my registration for my car. I received a letter from the DMV saying I need to get a Smog Check. I know there are Smog Test Only places and I know I can get a smog check at my usual gas station. Someone told me I need a smog test but the fact that my DMV paper says "check" doesn't make sense! When I google the differences between a check and test I am not getting any answers. If anything I am getting results such as "Smog Check tests" which confuses me more! Do I need a simple check or do I need to go to a smog test only place?

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  • Steve
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Test and Check are the same.

    The only diffrence in smog stations are:

    Test only Center

    Star Center

    You renewal paper will specify if you need to go to one of these. But weather they use Check or Test that does not matter.

  • 8 years ago

    Go to a smog test only place

  • 8 years ago

    Same thing just make sure the check engine light is off!

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