{"id":7670,"date":"2024-08-21T17:13:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T04:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myautoshop.co.nz\/info\/?p=7670"},"modified":"2024-08-21T17:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T04:13:35","slug":"my-car-failed-its-smog-check-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myautoshop.co.nz\/info\/my-car-failed-its-smog-check-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"My car failed its smog check &#8211; now what?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s a sinking feeling &#8211; you take your car in for its regular smog check, only to have it fail. Now you&#8217;re left wondering what to do next. Don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;ve got options! Let&#8217;s break down what a failed smog check means and how to get your car back on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms and causes of a failed smog check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few key things can cause your car to fail its smog check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;check engine&#8221; light is on, indicating an issue with the emissions system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are problems with emissions control components like the catalytic converter, air injection pump, or EGR valve;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The engine is misfiring or has low compression, leading to incomplete combustion and excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The engine is running too rich, meaning there&#8217;s too much fuel in the air-fuel mixture, causing high carbon monoxide levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, a failed smog check means your car is producing excessive pollutants &#8211; things need to be fixed to get emissions back in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s involved in smog check repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To diagnose the issue, a mechanic will need to do a thorough inspection of your car&#8217;s engine and emissions systems. This involves things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking for any diagnostic trouble codes using a scan tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visually inspecting emissions components for damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing engine compression and running a &#8220;tailpipe&#8221; emissions test to measure pollutant levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they&#8217;ve pinpointed the problem, repairs can range from simple things like replacing a faulty gas cap or air filter, to more involved fixes like replacing a catalytic converter or repairing engine issues. In complex cases, it may take some trial and error to resolve the problem completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cost of smog check repairs in New Zealand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So what&#8217;s this going to cost you? It really depends on what&#8217;s causing your car to fail the smog check. Something simple like a new gas cap might only run you $20-$50, while a major repair like a catalytic converter replacement could cost $1000 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, Kiwis pay somewhere in the range of $150-$500 for most smog check repairs. Keep in mind you&#8217;ll also have to pay for the initial diagnostic testing, which typically runs around $100-$150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose My Auto Shop for smog check repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to getting your car fixed and back to passing its smog check, you want a mechanic you can trust. That&#8217;s where we come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At My Auto Shop, we&#8217;re New Zealand&#8217;s largest mobile mechanic service. That means we come to you, whether you&#8217;re at home or at work, to provide top-notch, convenient car repair and servicing. Our expert mechanics have seen it all when it comes to smog check failures and we have the tools and know-how to get your car fixed right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We pride ourselves on providing upfront, transparent pricing &#8211; no surprises or upsells. And with our stellar track record and rave reviews on Google, you can trust you&#8217;re in good hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&#8217;ve failed your smog check, don&#8217;t stress. Give us a call or book an appointment online and let My Auto Shop handle the rest. We&#8217;ll have you back on the road, passing that smog check with flying colours, in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a sinking feeling &#8211; you take your car in for its regular smog check, only to have it fail. Now you&#8217;re left wondering what to do next. Don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;ve got options! Let&#8217;s break down what a failed smog check means and how to get your car back on the road. 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