smog check

[Ti Kan]

Rocky Mullin writes:
> 	i stopped into a gas station this morning for a smog check.
> i haven't needed one for a good five years, and got a little sticker
> shock at their $70 fee (including certificate).  she said something
> about new machines making the cost go up.  should i shop around or
> is this what i should expect to pay?

Yeah, "Smog Check II" is now in effect and the smog stations around
tha SF bay area have to invest $$$$ in new machines.  Things are
getting expensive.

> 	also, do i need to find a smog checker who can handle AWD cars?

They are soon going to (if not already) require running the car
with a load (tires on rollers) while measuring smog, but I think
AWD is exempt.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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