Western Members - Anyone know how they choose test-only smog

So does anyone know how the DMV decides if you do test-only or any smog shop? Just got my notice today, and I gotta go to test only which sucks cuz I was gonnna have it done at my work, but I don't think it's a gold shield station. I gotta check.

no idea...i wanna know too...bump!!

bc cali is gay end of story

I don't think anyone knows for sure but the general consensus is its either due to failing a previous smog test or the car being older.

In order to comply with state law, the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) directs a portion of the vehicles registered in Enhanced Smog Check Areas to Test-Only stations. Enhanced Areas are those parts of the state with "serious," "severe," or "extreme" ozone pollution problems.
http://smogcheck.ca.gov/StdPage.asp?Body=/geninfo/factsheets/Test_Only_Directed_Vehicles-aug_2003.htm

In order to comply with state law, the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) directs a portion of the vehicles registered in Enhanced Smog Check Areas to Test-Only stations. Enhanced Areas are those parts of the state with "serious," "severe," or "extreme" ozone pollution problems.
http://smogcheck.ca.gov/StdPage.asp?Body=/geninfo/factsheets/Test_Only_Directed_Vehicles-aug_2003.htm

Thanks for the info. Guess I'm just one of the lucky 2%

yeah and you qualify for the lucky 2% by having a car that is on a list of cars to be known to to usaually be upgraded and therefore not pass smog, i.e. states thinking fro the test only centers

ahh sucks, i think i might hav a guy to pass you, or if not ask your local LS1 shops for some places

i was in that position last year, but the next time they want me to smog, am i still in that 2%? or is it different everytime?

bc cali is gay end of story

+1 the land of the fruit and nuts

it also depends on if your vehicle is salvaged or not

I think its mostly random. Got picked once with my old car. I'm praying that they won't send me to a test-only with my T/A when its due.

i have gotten test only for everycar i own. I have never failed a test either so i don't know whats up. I live up here in victorville so its not like we have some nasty smog or anything. I have my Trans Am and a 98 protege. It just sucks cause im paying extra for the government.