RW>I used to pass a $20 to the smog check guy in California to do that.
RW>Eventually the state got smart and tied the smog check machine to a main
RW>frame in Sacramento. No more cheating...

Well the tesy guy can "Accidently" stick  the probe i nthe Wrong ail
Pipe!!  :-)  :-)

Some cars now Must be inspected by a Smog Test Only station.

If the state determines your vehicle will most likely fail a smog check,
the California DMV will send you a registration renewal notice stating
whether you must take your vehicle to a test-only station. Owners of
vehicles that fall under this High Emitter Profile, (or those who own a
vehicle among the 2% randomly selected) will see the following printed
on their renewal: Smog Certification Required at Test-Only Center.

By law, the test-only facilities cannot repair your vehicle. You must
take it to a Test-Repair or Gold Shield station. For more info on
station specifics, visit the official site of the Bureau of Automotive
Repair. This site also offers a station list so you can find an
appropriate facility nearest you.

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