People love to hang onto their classic cars for as long as possible, but the word “classic” has a different meaning to different people. Are we talking about a mint 1971 Olds 442, or are we talking about a 1995 Eagle Talon you found on Craigslist? Either way, you’ll want to make sure your car is able to pass whatever inspections your state throws at it.
One of the most common and important checks that states require is a smog test or check. They’re used to determine how much pollution your car returns to the Earth in the form of greenhouse gases and emissions from burning liquid dinosaurs. Each state is a little bit different, but the basic concept is the same: Make sure you’re not driving a poorly maintained rattletrap.
Smog checks are not that big of a deal, assuming you’ve kept up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and taken care of any physical damage that has occurred over the years. Having said all of that, you might be wondering what smog checks are, and what you’ll need to know to pass one. So follow along and let The Drive’s editors teach you everything you need to know. Let’s dig in.
People love to hang onto their classic cars for as long as possible, but the word “classic” has a different meaning to different people. Are we talking about a mint 1971 Olds 442, or are we talking about a 1995 Eagle Talon you found on Craigslist? Either way, you’ll want to make sure your car is able to pass whatever inspections your state throws at it.
One of the most common and important checks that states require is a smog test or check. They’re used to determine how much pollution your car returns to the Earth in the form of greenhouse gases and emissions from burning liquid dinosaurs. Each state is a little bit different, but the basic concept is the same: Make sure you’re not driving a poorly maintained rattletrap.
Smog checks are not that big of a deal, assuming you’ve kept up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and taken care of any physical damage that has occurred over the years. Having said all of that, you might be wondering what smog checks are, and what you’ll need to know to pass one. So follow along and let The Drive’s editors teach you everything you need to know. Let’s dig in.