[Michael C Henry]

Do not spend anything on the car before you go and have it tested. If you fail,you take it to a liescenced emmissions repairer.Problem is finding a repairer that is willing to work with your type of car.He will call that referee and discuss what changes would best bring your car into standards.You are only obligated to spend $150 to bring into compliance.There should be an improvement. You take your car back to the emmissions testing station .If you fail take in your paper work and the people inside will ask questions ,copy your receipts and repairer statements.You will leave with copies(they keep originals)and a waiver .Go get your tabs.Keep that emmissions official's number.
Remember anything spent before the first test and not through a liescened emmission repairer doesn't go toward the minimum $150 to qualify for a waiver.