Smog Test / Emissions Test in Burnaby

As a leading mechanic and auto repair garage in Burnaby, A & C Automotive is extremely aware of its responsibilities to the environment. We understand the damage that leaded gas, faulty exhaust pipes and unregulated engines can have on the air quality in our city. We are very serious about our smog and emissions tests and ensure that they are undertaken to the highest standard possible.

Our skilled and trained technicians possess the knowledge to ensure that your vehicle will be tested as strenuously as possible. This not only means that your vehicle will meet industry regulations but also guarantees that it will be as smog- and emission-free as possible. Call the smog and emissions test garage that you can trust today for our special offers and flexible opening hours.

What is a Smog Test?

The Smog and Emission Test is a program designed to improve the air we breathe by tackling the environmental impact of vehicle emissions. It is a mandatory test for all Burnaby drivers and is designed to identify vehicles that are over-emitting so that they can be fully repaired. In general, most vehicles in Burnaby are required to pass a smog test every two years.

It’s the Little Things that Count

If you’ve being involved in the auto repair industry as long as we have, you realize that it is improving the small things is what really matters. Sure, every now and then a car will need a new engine or a replacement windshield for it to operate at its optimal level but truth be told these times are few and far between.

The fact of the matter is that, most of the time, making a small adjustment to how you drive your car can make all the difference. Similarly, when it comes to improving the smog and emissions efficiency of your vehicle we start with the little things.

In general this will include making minor adjustments to the exhaust or transmission capacity to ensure that fewer emissions are being released into the air that we breathe. At the end of the day that is the main objective of the state-regulated smog test.

Cutting Out the Middle Man

A & C Automotive prides itself in providing an honest, fast and affordable smog and emissions test service to the motorists of Burnaby. In doing so we believe that more and more vehicles can be improved to pass the smog test on the first attempt rather than having to reschedule future appointments. What’s more, our customer-centered approach means that we will not charge an additional transaction fee for the test and will also send your inspection results to the DMV at no extra cost.

What Vehicles Do You Test?

At A & C Automotive we test all of the following types of vehicles:

  • Regular Burnaby customers
  • Out-of-state or province vehicles
  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Diesel vehicles
  • Change of ownership vehicles
  • Heavy pollutant vehicles