Emissions
Emission and Dash Lights
Question: I need to take my car in for an emissions test, but the Service Engine light has been on for some time. I’ve been told my car won’t pass. Is that true? What happens if my car fails the test? Answer: Yes, you are correct: Your car cannot pass the emissions test when the…
Read More5 Things You Should Do to Make Your Car Greener (No, We Don’t Mean Paint)
If you’ve been thinking about buying an electric vehicle, hybrid, or just a more fuel-efficient car, good for you! There are lots of ways that we can help to protect the planet and leave less of a carbon footprint. What can you do, however, if you can’t pull out a small fortune for one of…
Read MoreEmission Testing: It’s Back!
Emission testing in the entire state of Illinois was canceled on March 21, 2020, due to the coronavirus. While there was talk about not restarting the program until 2021, that didn’t happen. Testing resumed in June 2020. To avoid crowds, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency asked that only residents whose registrations expired in March or…
Read MoreGo green to save money, help the Earth
When you think about taking care of the environment, cars and trucks probably don’t jump to the top of your “green” list. But there are a variety of ways that drivers can get on the green bandwagon. Getting your car serviced regularly is one of the most important things you can do to minimize emissions…
Read MoreService Engine light on? We'll help you pass the emissions test!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxQIHoTmxs&w=560&h=315] Question: I need to take my car in for an emissions test, but the Service Engine light has been on for some time. I’ve been told my car won’t pass. Is that true? What happens if my car fails the test? Answer: Yes, you are correct: Your car cannot pass the emissions test when the…
Read More