Deciphering the Color Code of Your Exhaust CONTENT: Often, color coding is a way to make recognition or tasks easier for people. The same might be said for colored vehicle exhaust, but visible, tinted emissions from the tailpipe usually indicates a problem. If your vehicle is painting the town with a trail of colored exhaust […]

How can you prepare your car for the California smog check? — West Automotive Group California is recognized as a leader in the field of emissions and smog control. In fact, by the time the federal government enacted national clean air standards, our state already had even more stringent requirements in place. California was afforded […]

They’re For More Than Smog If you are like most California car owners, you may be tired of taking your car in for regular smog checks to register your vehicle to drive it. While they may be tiring and inconvenient for motorists, there are a number of important reasons that Escondido residents must complete them. […]

4 Steps to Pass Your Next Test Drivers in El Cajon, California want to know what they can do before a smog check to improve their vehicle’s chances of passing. As an approved emissions testing center, West Automotive Group has the answers! Here are a few things you can do to ensure your car will […]

Is it time for your car’s state smog inspection? You’ve come to the right place! West Automotive Group is Escondido’s certified smog testing station. Our team of expert mechanics is ready for your car’s inspection. Here’s what you need to know to get ready, too. Smog Inspections are mandatory in the state of California. Drivers must […]

If you are a new resident of California or a new vehicle owner, you might not be aware of the strict statewide emissions standards and testing requirements for personal vehicles. They may sound intimidating, but smog checks are necessary to protect and promote California’s beautiful environment for all its residents. Why are they required? Smog […]