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Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by OneofMillions, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. OneofMillions

    OneofMillions Karting

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    #1 OneofMillions, Nov 21, 2007
    Where does everyone get their F-Cars smog tested in North Bay/Marin?
     

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  2. rivee

    rivee F1 Rookie

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    #2 rivee, Nov 21, 2007
    Take it to Brian Crall. He's in San Ramon
     
  3. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

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    #3 2000YELLOW360, Nov 21, 2007
    Ferrari of San Francisco uses the Cheveron Station on Miller Avenue, in Mill Valley, near Tam High. I've had my cars done there several times, without any grief. They know the cars, and get it done without any drama. If Brian smog tests that's great, but I don't think he does.

    Art
     
  4. Loz997S

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    #4 Loz997S, Nov 21, 2007
    Mine is going to the Chevron at 11 today, I will report back on satisfaction :p
     
  5. OneofMillions

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    #5 OneofMillions, Nov 21, 2007
    Please do! I've yet to brave going to the DMV...
     

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  6. Loz997S

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    #6 Loz997S, Nov 21, 2007
    I am very happy with the garage :)

    I showed up at 11 and they were ready to let me drive her into the bay, they remembered talking to me and the details of the car.

    Told me to come back 20-30 mins later but I walked by about 15 mins later and she was parked up already. Sailed through the test, significantly below all of the average pass levels.

    Car was as spotless as when I left her.

    Highly recommended, I told them you'd be coming :)

    DMV appointment for next week, fingers crossed.
     
  7. OneofMillions

    OneofMillions Karting

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    #7 OneofMillions, Nov 21, 2007
    Awesome! So thrilled to hear these guys are pro's at this.
     
  8. TimF40

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    #8 TimF40, Nov 24, 2007
    What about in the Los Gatos/Saratoga area? I'm stashing a couple cars down here and need to find a shop that knows the cars... ;-)

    Tim
     
  9. tritone

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    #9 tritone, Nov 24, 2007
    I'll trade you that information for your wall centre parking space.......

    james
     

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  10. TimF40

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    #10 TimF40, Nov 24, 2007
    Hah, dream on James! - Tim P.S. Your spots were still empty when we were there a couple weeks ago. I was eyeing your corner space very closely...
     
  11. OneofMillions

    OneofMillions Karting

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    #11 OneofMillions, Nov 24, 2007
    Went there yesterday. Dropped off the car, took a bit longer this time as the guys who smog tests f-cars and other sports cars was out. Took about 30 min total, which was fine because I just walked up and down miller on my cell phone. Car passed without problems.

    I'll also highly recommended them. Tell them the guys on Fchat sent you!
     
  12. Loz997S

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    #12 Loz997S, Nov 25, 2007
    Good to hear :)
     
  13. OneofMillions

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    #13 OneofMillions, Nov 30, 2007
    Car now fully registered in CA. Spent a nice 2 hours at the DMV. 15min searching for a 2nd set of VIN numbers on the car. For the record: the 2nd VIN is hiding under the passenger side seat stamped into the floor panel. Fun times!

    At least now I can cruise around without worrying about having invalid plates.

    Funny thing is: A GT2 came up behind me next for inspection. Was really fun comparing cars and talking weekend road trips with the other driver as the cell phone camera operators at the DMV started to collect and take photos.
     
  14. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

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    #14 2000YELLOW360, Nov 30, 2007
    If you went to the Corte Madera DMV, you got what you deserved. They are so stupid, that even when the see the VIN, they don't realize they are looking at it. Place is populated by morons, and sub-morons. DMV in SF, while a little harder to get into, has competent people.

    Art
     
  15. SANguru

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    #15 SANguru, Nov 30, 2007
    except getting through SF to the DMV without bending a wheel is a challenge! :D
     
  16. OneofMillions

    OneofMillions Karting

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    #16 OneofMillions, Nov 30, 2007
    I'll say this about it, the folks were nice. They could have given me a hard time for registering an out of state Ferrari but they didn't. I wouldn't exactly recommend them, but I also wouldn’t tell people to stay away.
     
  17. SANguru

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    #17 SANguru, Nov 30, 2007
    why would they give you a hard time about registering an out of state car? as long as you have title and smog, you're fine.
     
  18. onecrazyguy

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    #18 onecrazyguy, Jan 11, 2008
    LAFAYETTE SMOG CERTIFICATION 3364 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, ca 94549

    The guy there is damn good he knows Ferraris and said he use to work for Brian Crall,
    the guys name was Adam. They smoged a 360 for us and it took like 15min fast.
     

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