I went for a smog only test and was told that i had to have a diagnostic done on the car next door first for a charge of $80 prior to the smog. After 3 hours i was told that i had to have a part replaced at a cost of $288 plus labor. I said i would think about it and drove away. I went straight to the 76 down the road and explained what had happened. They then did a test on the car and revealed that 'fresh' oil had been added to an intake valve. They cleaned the valve and told me to drive it for a day and then bring it back for a test. I did...and it passed. The smog only next to Eagle Auto Repair are both run by the same people. Only later was i told that it's illegal to have an interest in a mechanical repair shop within a 50 mile radius. Beware...if you go in for a smog...they will insist you go next door to have a diagnostic at Eagle Auto. I only lost $80 but i'm sure people have lost alot more.
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