What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? correct answer: enhanced, basic and change of ownership
How many smog
... [Show More] technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check station during the hours the station is open? correct answer: any amount who represents both license all hours of operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check test and repair station? correct answer: no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? correct answer: referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? correct answer: no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition timing? correct answer: no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection correct answer: unsafe, unfit, not compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? correct answer: no because the repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician
A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the customer prior to performing the smog inspection? correct answer: inform the customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed incorrectly? correct answer: BAR referee
During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? correct answer: Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a non-approved aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? correct answer: research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? correct answer: find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change, the technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label? correct answer: takes place of under hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR provides technical information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and what is the name of this document? correct answer: OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered under warranty. True or False? correct answer: True, but inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and the cost limit has been [Show Less]