smog check

[Tony Lum]

At 01:32 PM 2/26/2004 -0800, you wrote:

>         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?
>
>         also, do i need to find a smog checker who can handle AWD cars?
>
>         love y'all!
>
>--
>  Rocky Mullin              |
>  http://votetoimpeach.org/ |

Hi Rocky,

Yes, its much more expensive due to "Smog Check II" designation for the SF 
bay area.  The new regs require a emissions test during a dyno run.  The 
machine's about $50K according to the guy who usually does my cars.  The 
good news is that the dyno is only for 2wd.  AWD like quattros still get 
the old sniffer test.  A shop I pass by regularly is charging $59.95 for 
the test so some shopping around could help.

HTH,



-Tony

'80 5KS
83 urquattro #DA900302
'85 4kq
'87 5kcstq
'87.5 coupe GT