Being an SMOG technician in Los Angeles, California, can be fun but stressful. A licensed SMOG technician is essential to ensuring that millions of cars in California comply with emissions laws and meet regulations.
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Free ConsultationBeing an SMOG technician in Los Angeles, California, can be fun but stressful. A licensed SMOG technician is essential to ensuring that millions of cars in California comply with emissions laws and meet regulations.
Bureau of Auto Repair representatives and lawyers going back and forth about a decision can be confusing to a smog technician at the center of the discussion. Then there are the complaints from the disgruntled customer.
Los Angeles, California – December 19, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a team of lawyers representing smog and auto repair shops against the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce new content on how to protect a smog test license.
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It’s hard work running a SMOG station in Los Angeles. Did you know that there are 7.8 million+ registered cars in Los Angeles? Every two years, each is required to get SMOG testing at some point.
A Smog station, be it in Los Angeles or Eureka, can be super busy. Every car in California is required to get a smog check every two years. This means a steady stream of customers (most of whom look at smog checks like they look a root canals: necessarcy, but not fun). The bays can […]