WA State Emissions Repair Specialists

Integrity Automotive is a Washington State Department of Ecology Authorized Emissions Specialist (AES) repair facility. In the event your vehicle does not pass the state required emission control test you will need to visit a certified emission specialist for repairs prior to attempting to take the test again.

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Integrity Automotive can help prepare your vehicle for the required re-test in the event of a failed test.

If you do not pass the test:

If your vehicle does not pass the test, the Lane Operator will give you a printout that shows where your vehicle failed. The Lane Operator will also give you an Authorized Emission Specialist List. These documents will assist you and your repair technician with the repair process. After your vehicle is diagnosed and repaired, return to any test station for a retest. The first retest is free. Subsequent tests are not free.

Who can repair my vehicle if it fails the test?

Anyone may repair your vehicle. However, only diagnosis and repairs performed by an Authorized Emission Specialist (AES) can count toward a repair waiver. An Authorized Emission Specialist (AES) is a professional automotive repair technician recognized by the Department of Ecology as able to diagnose and repair vehicles that fail an emission test. Shops that employ these emission specialists are familiar with the repair requirements of the Emission Check Program and are equipped to perform repairs on vehicles that fail an emission test.

Because some repairs may be very costly, your vehicle could be eligible for a waiver from having to pass a retest. You MAY obtain a waiver if your vehicle fails a retest and you have spent at least $150 on appropriate diagnosis/repairs by an Authorized Emission Specialist (AES) .

How do I find a repair shop?

Look for certifications like an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) seal or a shop that is American Automobile Association (AAA) Certified, as well as an Ecology Authorized Emission Specialist. However, remember that certification is not an absolute guarantee of good or honest work. Integrity Automotive Repair has been providing top quality emissions repairs since 1994 for thousands of Eastside residents.

Once you have selected a repair shop, make sure they are currently listed as an Authorized Emission shop. Contact Us to schedule repairs.

What if my vehicle fails to pass the second test?

If your car does not pass the second time you could be eligible for a 'waiver' which could make you temporarily exempt from emissions standards depending on specific circumstances.

Any emission test station can provide you with a waiver, if your vehicle fails a retest after diagnosis/repairs by an Ecology Authorized Emission Specialist.

You will need to provide itemized receipts that show that at least $150 was spent on emission diagnosis/repairs of the test failure. Refer to the brochure given to you when your vehicle failed for additional information. Integrity Automotive Repair provides this documentation during our repair services on the related vehicle.

Vehicles with missing or tampered emission control equiment will not be waived.

More Information:

To learn more about the emissions testing, requirements and online tools visit the official WA State Emissions site.