ASK THE DOG
After your inspection.
Your Vehicle Inspection Report helps explain the result and the next step.
Keep your report.
The Vehicle Inspection Report—often called the VIR—records the inspection result. Review it with the station if you have a question about what it says.
Your next step starts with the result.
If your vehicle passes
Finish your DMV steps.
The smog certificate is sent electronically to DMV. Passing does not complete registration renewal; finish DMV’s separate requirements and keep your report.
If your vehicle does not pass
Start with the reason.
Next steps depend on the report and may include emissions repairs and another inspection. A repair provider can help with needed repairs.
STATE ASSISTANCE
Repair help. Or money to retire your vehicle.
California’s Consumer Assistance Program may help eligible owners with emissions repairs or offer a vehicle retirement payment. Approval and program requirements apply.
Apply before you repair or retire. CAP does not reimburse work or retirement completed before approval.
One result does not explain everything.
A “not ready” monitor, a diagnostic code and an inspection result are different kinds of information. Ask about the specific item listed on your report instead of assuming one term tells the whole story.
Review previous smog results and STAR requirements through BAR’s official lookup.
Our role is inspection.
Sacramento Smog Dog provides test-only inspections. We do not provide repairs, diagnostic services, registration or tags.