welcome and pics maybe?
also did she bring back the paper work to show what didn't allow it to pass?
also isn't the car old enough to not need to be smog?
not in cali... that is reserved for vintage american muscle cars it seems... I have yet to hear of a import getting that kind of love. see below from the BAR directly...
Does my vehicle qualify for a smog exemption?
Smog inspections are required unless your vehicle is:
• Hybrid
• Gasoline powered 1975 year model or older
• Diesel powered 1997 year model and older or with a Gross Vehicle Weight rating (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs
• Electric
• Natural gas powered with a GVWR rating of more than 14,000 lbs.
• Motorcycle
• Trailer
with the failed smog test they may require you to take it to a gold shield licensed smog repair shop.
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/01_ConsumerActivities/02_MaintainingRepairing/01_FindingaRepairShop/index.html
that is alink to the BAR section that will guid you through what California is going to expect from you... 2 items that commonly cause a failed smog on these cars are the o2 sensor and a worn out Catalytic converter.
now that I'm done freaking you the f*** out... WELCOME!!! show us some pics