1996 Acura Integra RS 2 door RS No exhaust modifications. All stock.

I brought my car into a TEST ONLY station as stated in my California vehicle registration renewal notification. I failed the 15mph test emission. The technician told me to get it fixed. I don't know what "it" is ... something to do with the sensor? I don't know. I paid them $40 for the inspection which didn't pass. They said if you get it fixed, we can complete the process for $11. Does that sound right? So I'm going to take it to the mechanic. What's a fair price for this repair?

Answer:

Fair price for this repair... is a tough question. The average California smog check repair costs $350.00. Your Acura Integra could have failed the smog check for anything from defective fuel injectors to a bad catalytic converter to a defective oxygen sensor/s. You really need to have a smog check repair mechanic or station diagnose your Acura Integra's smog check failure.

As far as the $11 dollars after you get your Integra fixed... That sounds right. Basically the smog test only station is giving you're a free re-test, and they are only asking you to pay the $8.25 CA certificate fee (which cars that pass the smog check need to pay the state; but you pay the smog test center and they pay California for you) and the $2.75 electronic transfer fee which goes directly to the smog station.

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