Our Auto Repair Blog

How Coastal Living Affects Your Car: Summer Maintenance Tips for Encinitas Drivers
July 16, 2025
Salt air, sun, and sand can wear down your car, especially in summer. Get expert protection from Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair.
Beat the Heat: Get Your Vehicle Summer-Ready with Expert Auto Care in Encinitas
June 30, 2025
Get your car ready for summer with expert service from Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair. We specialize in European, Asian & domestic vehicles. Book now!
Ready for the Road: Get Your Car Road Trip-Ready with Encinitas Auto Repair
May 22, 2025
Planning a road trip? Visit us for expert inspections, A/C checks, tire service, and smog tests. We service European, Asian, and Domestic vehicles!
Spring into Smooth Driving: Car Care You Can Trust in Encinitas
April 22, 2025
Need a trusted Foreign and Domestic car mechanic near you? We offer expert auto repair and maintenance for spring. Schedule your service today!
Get Lucky This March with Expert Auto Care in Encinitas
February 27, 2025
Welcome spring with expert auto care at Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair! From smog checks to A/C repairs, our Encinitas auto shop keeps your car running smoothly. Schedule today!
Show Your Car Some Love: Essential Auto Care Tips from Your Encinitas Auto Shop
January 28, 2025
Keep your car running smoothly with services from Run Car Run, your trusted auto shop in Encinitas. From oil changes to A/C repairs, we’ve got you covered! Schedule today.
New Year, Better Ride: Car Care Checklist & Resolutions
January 15, 2025
Start 2025 with a reliable ride! Expert European & Domestic maintenance tips.
Expert Care for Every Make and Model at Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair
December 27, 2024
Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair services all major domestic and foreign car brands, including Audi, BMW, Toyota, Ford, and more. Trust our certified technicians for expert care.
VEHICLES THAT NEED SMOG CHECKS
July 12, 2023
According to California law and EPA standards, gasoline-powered, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles model year 1976 and newer will require a smog check. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, if the vehicle is 8 model years or newer, the car doesn’t need a biennial smog check. If the car is fewer than four model years old, it will not require a change of ownership smog check. That means if you buy a new car, you won’t need to have a biennial smog check for eight years. For diesel-powered vehicles, if the vehicle is a 1998 model or newer and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less, you’ll need to have a smog check performed on your vehicle.
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