Emissions

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At Car Wash Depot, we offer emission inspections for all vehicles, 1996 and newer. If you are located in the Canton, GA area and are an automobile owner, remember the Car Wash Depot for your next inspection and receive a FREE $16 Ultimate Ceramic Seal Wash Coupon that you can use at any time.

An essential part of vehicle maintenance has regular emission inspections. Good for the environment and your vehicle, emission inspections can help determine how your automobile is functioning internally. If you are located in the Canton, GA, area and are an automobile owner, it is time to visit Car Wash Depot to test your vehicle.

Emission inspections are a simple process requiring a short time frame and several easy steps. If your vehicle passes the test, you can drive away in your car, sporting a clean bill of vehicle health!

Common issues

In the event that your vehicle does not pass the smog inspection test, here are some of the reasons why:

Out-of-Spec Fuel Metering:

This malfunction is often a result of the CPU, the fuel injector, or the carburetor unit

Worn Spark Plugs:

Hydrocarbons may peak during the test as a result of spark plug wear

Vacuum Leaks:

If the MAP sensor malfunctions or the hoses are faulty, this can also throw off test results

EVAP & Air-Injection Malfunction:

The air-injection system has a great deal to do with controlling the hydrocarbons and the carbon monoxide emissions for the vehicle.

Emissions FAQs

+ WHAT IF I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE?

According to Georgia law, sellers located within the 13-county testing area must ensure the vehicle has a valid passing emissions test at the time of sale if the vehicle will be registered in one of the 13 counties. A paper copy of the Georgia Vehicle Emissions Inspection Report (VIR) does not have to be provided. Visit CleanAirForce.com to view a summary of your most recent VIR results.

+ TESTING TIPS FOR 1996 - ALL MODELS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD

If your vehicle’s battery was recently replaced or disconnected, or the computer reset, drive the vehicle for one to two weeks under normal conditions, including some highway driving, prior to having an on-board diagnostic (OBD) inspection or retest.

If your vehicle’s “Check Engine” light is on, the cause may be as minor as a loose fuel cap or as major as an emissions control system problem. Seek repairs prior to having an emissions test. If you present your vehicle for inspection with the “Check Engine” light on, the inspector must test it, but likely will not pass.

Visit CleanAirForce.com for helpful repair tips.

+ WHERE DO I GET MY VEHICLE TESTED?

1995 vehicle and older - at any inspection station with a sign that reads “All Vehicles Welcome.”

1996 and newer vehicle - at any inspection station.

+ What if my vehicle fails?

Have your vehicle repaired to meet the required emissions standards. your emissions inspector will give you the failing Georgia Vehicle Emissions Inspection Report (VIR), a blank Emissions Repair Form, and a GCAF Q&A brochure, which details retest procedures.

RepairWatch is a public report that lists facilities with a proven track record for emissions-related repairs. You can view it all inspection stations or at CleanAirforce.com

You can obtain one free retest at the original station within 30 calendar days of the initial inspection. The 30 days includes the day of your first test and expires at the time of day of the original test.

Federal law requires the catalytic converter and on-board computer for 1995 and newer vehicles to be warranted by the manufacturer for eight years or 80,000 miles.