California Smog

How Much Is That Car Alignment Going to Cost You?

Are you driving a vehicle with bad alignment? It is probably wearing out your tires or worse. Learn about car alignments and how much they cost.

Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop

Here are four mechanic questions you should ask when your car is in the shop, whether you're a car expert or a novice looking to stretch a dollar.

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

How to Know When You Need New Brakes

It’s important to know what signs to look for and what sounds to listen for in your car. Knowing how to recognize these warnings signs can help you better tell when your brakes may need service.

SMOG What it looks like and where it comes from

A brief introduction to air pollution for secondary education.

LA smog: more cows than cars?

Dairy farms outside Los Angeles emit lots of ammonia.

What Are the Factors That Could Affect a Smog Test?

Here are the most prominent reasons why your vehicle may fail the Smog test in California. Read about them and also know how to get passed in Smog Test.

Older cars don’t get a break when it comes to smog checks

There are exemptions for smog checks, including cars and trucks that are eight years old or newer with the original owner, all motorcycles, and electric-powered cars and trucks.

Smarter pavement tackles urban smog

Smog, air pollution colloquially called the "marine layer' in Los Angeles and the cause of choking midday darkness in Beijing, could be cleaned by special pavement.

A Building That Eats Smog

8 Things You Must Know To Help Pass The Smog Test

1. Running Right - Do not subject your vehicle to a smog inspection if it does not run right. Chances are that it will fail the smog check and you will lose your inspection fee. Seek repair assistance first. This will save you time and money, and ensure your vehicle will pass the smog test.

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How do Smog-reducing Shingles Clean the Air? — RoofersCoffeeShop

By Malarkey Roofing.Air pollution is actively reduced every time a roof is built using these shingles.Trees are one of nature’s best air purifiers. They actively remove pollutants from the air, making the air we breathe cleaner every second. That’s why in every one of our shingles, Malarkey Roofing ...

Smog-Destroying Pavement Coating Can Cut Pollution In Half