Smog Check

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Smog Check garage one morning, a delivery driver asked the mechanic: ‘Why does your smoke stack always look like it’s belching out more than just exhaust?’ The mechanic grinned and pointed up at the chimney. 'Ah,' he said, 'that's where I keep my secret stash of donuts.' The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, but couldn't help but wonder if there was any truth in that story.

2. At Smog Check garage one day, an old lady approached the counter and asked, 'Do you know why my car smells like bacon?' The mechanic scratched his head and replied, ‘Ma’am, that’s because your catalytic converter is burning your exhaust gases at just the right temperature for making bacon!’ The old lady laughed heartily and said, ‘Well then, I’ll take two!’

3. At Smog Check garage one afternoon, a customer exclaimed, 'I just saw a ghost driving my car!' The mechanic raised an eyebrow but replied calmly, 'Sir, your engine light is on.' The old man scratched his head and said, ‘Maybe it was my imagination.’ The mechanic nodded knowingly, smiled, and added, ‘Or maybe you’ll see it again when the check-engine light comes on!’

4. At Smog Check garage late one night, a worker heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Your tires are out of alignment with reality.’ Curious, he drove around for a bit, then returned to check the tires again. The voice came back: ‘They’re fine now.’ Relieved, he left, only to notice his neighbor had parked in front of his driveway. Next day, when he mentioned it, she said, “I thought I recognized your car from that weird message.”