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Star Certified Smog Check & Test Only Center.

Established in 2002
LIBERTY SMOG CHECK

Your local one stop Smog Check & Test Only Center.

Conveniently located in Cathedral City, at Ramon Road. STAR Certified Test Only Station.

About Us

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Liberty Smog Check

History:

  • Established in 2002.
  • Started in 2002 by Michael Karas and his faithful companion Max.
  • ASE Master certified technician,performing emission testing since 1979 in California and New York.

Smog Check Services

  • SMOG CHECK
  • STAR Certified Station
  • Test Only
  • Smog Check – Out of STATE
  • Smog Check – Change of Owner
  • Gross Polluter Certification
  • Plenty of room for Motor homes and Heavy Duty Vehicles.
  • Conveniently located in Cathedral City, at Ramon Road, just west of Date Palm.

Star Station Cathedral City

Liberty Smog Check is your local one stop Smog Check & Test Only Center. We are Star Certified. Located in Cathedral City, on Ramon Road, just west of Date Palm. So if you need a Smog Check, Emissions Test, Bi-annual Smog certification, or a smog check for a change of ownership, then visit us in Cathedral City. We are ASE Master Certified Technicians, locally owned and ready to serve you. We get our checks done in 20 minutes or less. Appointments are also available.

We smog Gas/Diesel/Hybrids/Cars/Vans/Trucks/RVs

7 Tips to Help Keep your Vehicle Safe and Reliable

It is important to have your car inspected and maintained on a regular basis. This will ensure that your car functions properly and will last you a lifetime. Taking care of small problems when they appear will prevent your car from creating larger problems down the line.

The last thing any driver wants is a major mechanical failure that will cost thousands of dollars to fix.

Liberty Smog Check recommends that all motorists not only get smog inspections but also general inspections and repairs for their vehicles. Below you will find some helpful tips and guidelines on the general maintenance of your car, truck or SUV.

Tune Ups

Tune Ups are an important part of general maintenance. A tune up ensures that all parts of your vehicle are functioning properly. These include spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, oxygen sensors, the battery, tire pressure and so on. We recommend that you take your car for a tune up once a year or every 30,000 miles. If any part of your car is malfunctioning, you must have it repaired by a qualified technician.

Transmission

If you hear any rattling and clicking sounds from your car or you have witnessed red oil leaks, you are due for a transmission check. Your transmission oil, filter and fluid must be checked along with any leakage. Your transmission lets your car perform to its fullest potential. If you have a failing transmission system, your car will stop functioning.

Oil Change

An oil change is one of the most important general maintenance processes that should be done every 3000 miles. Every vehicle manufacturer has its own specifications for oil changes. An oil change ensures a longer and healthier life for your engine as well as better gas mileage. Regular oil changes will improve the quality of life for your engine.

Cooling System

The cooling system on your vehicle must be flushed out every 24 months. A leaking air conditioner must be recharged and repaired immediately. Your cooling system must have the right amount of refrigerant in order for it to function properly. A working air conditioning system will cool down the car and make your drive more comfortable in the summer.

Brake Repairs

Having your brakes checked and repaired is one of the most important inspections you can do for your car. If your brakes are screeching, vibrating or your brake light is on, it is time to have your brakes checked by a technician. To ensure the safety of you and your passengers, you must watch out for any of these warning signs and give your car immediate attention.

Other General Maintenance Inspections and Repairs

Aside from major inspections on your car, it is important to make sure that some of the minor parts are also working including:

  • Windshield Wipers
  • Heaters and Defrosters
  • Battery
  • Lights
  • Tires
Summer and winter are where most problems start to appear. By doing regular maintenance checks on your car with a qualified technician, you will add more years to the life of your vehicle and be prepared for emergencies.

At Liberty Smog Check, we recommend that you have your car smog inspection every fall and spring to ensure that your car is in great condition during the coldest and hottest months of the year.

Smog Check FAQ

What is a Test Only Station?

Test-Only stations are licensed by the state only to perform tests on vehicles. They are prohibited from performing any repair services. Gross Polluters can also be certified at these stations.

Who requires a Smog Check?

The Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notice will indicate whether a Smog Check is required to re- register your vehicle. Most areas of the state require vehicles to have a Smog Check performed every two years, when being sold, and when being initially registered in California.

Do I really need a Smog Check?

Not all vehicles must get a Smog Check. Smog Check need depends on the type of vehicle, the model-year, and the area in which the vehicle is registered. Additionally, some vehicles only need a Smog Check when they are being sold or being registered in California after previously being registered in another state.

What is a STAR smog check?

If you received the DMV registration renewal paper saying “SMOG Certification Required at a STAR station”, you are at the right place. Liberty Smog Check is a Star Certified Smog Check Station. STAR Smog Station means, DMV has chosen your car to be inspected at a smog station which is monitored closely by the BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) and must conform to high standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs.

What is the difference between a regular smog station and a STAR smog station?

STAR smog stations will be able to issue a certificate of compliance to a vehicle passing a smog check when a motorist is referred by the DMV to such a station for vehicle registration renewal. A non “star” station may not issue a certificate to the motorist’s vehicle. They may however, test and issue certificates to vehicles not directed by the DMV to a “STAR” smog check station.

How much does a test only smog check cost? Does a test only center charge more?

Smog test only stations are not allowed to profit or perform any auto repairs, whether smog check related or not. In the past smog test only centers typically charged more for their smog inspection in order to cover their expenses. In today’s market however, with competition being so great, and the fact that there are plenty of test only directed vehicles to go around, the cost of the test only smog check has been dramatically reduced.

How can I help my vehicle pass Smog Check?

Proper and regular maintenance according to your Owner’s Manual, and not tampering with the emissions control equipment are keys to passing Smog Check and lowering emissions from your vehicle. Also a good 15 minute drive helps to ensure a proper warm-up of all emission related components which helps out in the emissions part of the smog check.

What do I do if my vehicle fails Smog Check?

First and foremost we’ll help explain to you why you failed and some suggestions as to what to do next. You will also need to get your vehicle repaired so it can pass its Smog Check retest in order to complete your registration.
How can I learn if I need smog check and what are the pre and post procedures?
Please check California Bureau of Automotive Repair website for step by step procedures.

How can I find my vehicle’s smog check history?

Please refer to California Bureau of Automotive Repair website where you can enter license plate or vehicle identification number (VIN) to check the history.

What should I know about the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)?

You may qualify for up to $1200 in financial assistance to repair your car if it requires a Smog Check at a Test-Only station and failed that test. The Bureau of Automotive Repair Retirement Program is now offering $1500.00 for eligible motorists to voluntarily retire their high-polluting vehicles. If you don’t think it’s worth repairing the Bureau of Automotive Repair may buy your car!

How do I qualify for CAP?

CAP offers two options for consumers whose vehicles fail their biennial Smog Check.

What is a Gross Polluter?

Some vehicles that fail their smog inspections give off such high levels of pollution that a category called “Gross Polluter” was created. BAR identifies these vehicles to encourage their immediate repair. Gross Polluters are some of the worst polluting vehicles on California roadways.

SMOG LOCATION

68725 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Business Hours:

Mon-Thu: 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Fri-Sat: 7:15 AM- 11:30 AM

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