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Racer
Joined: Jun 2011
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I say again, 2 of my 5 cars have been directed to STAR stations for their biannual smog testing.
So you 'friend' would not be an option if that is on your registration renewal.
There is an algorithm they use to choose cars/trucks for STAR smog. Mine were my 93 Camaro, and my 2000 Silverado Pick UP.
So you 'friend' would not be an option if that is on your registration renewal.
There is an algorithm they use to choose cars/trucks for STAR smog. Mine were my 93 Camaro, and my 2000 Silverado Pick UP.
Here's a link that you can learn more about smog tests and certain illegal ways to pass the test. http://www.smogtips.com/smogcheckfraud.cfm
Last edited by Dr_Shakalu; Nov 30, 2014 at 07:41 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: San Diego Ca
That is true, but with the STAR system the shop is risking their entire business model to be your "friend." I had a discussion with the owner of a non STAR smog station last year, that was bemoaning the fact that California is giving debits to any station that has passed a car if it fails on the next biannual inspection done fully 2 years later! Enough debits and there goes your STAR status. Obviously if something happens in the intervening 2 years (stopped by inquisitive officer who looks and sees long tubes) then the STAR status would be revoked more quickly.
At any rate I have sold my only car with LTs to a friend in a state with better smog laws.
I appreciate your info on being chosen for the STAR inspection as that solidifies my feeling that older Corvettes will be in that algorithm more often than not.
At any rate I have sold my only car with LTs to a friend in a state with better smog laws.
I appreciate your info on being chosen for the STAR inspection as that solidifies my feeling that older Corvettes will be in that algorithm more often than not.
