Any Midas of Pep boys location you can get your car tested for free.
Get it fixed.
Yes if it is emissions related.
If you are asking this question then your car probably needs an emission test
In the state of Georgia, an emissions test must be passed in order to buy or sell a car. If a dealer sells a car to a customer and it fails emissions, the dealer is responsible for it.
When one is looking to learn how to do an emissions test on a car the best place for them is the online website Youtube. Youtube offers many great tutorial videos for free.
Probably fix what's wrong.
The catalytic converter is most probably broken
Problems with the oxygen sensors are quite likely to cause emissions test problems. The car computer cannot properly adjust the air/fuel mixture to regulate the emissions.
at least 20 to 21 years
The vehicle will fail the emissions test.
Yes, along with dozens of other things.
An emissions test or smog test is required with your car registration in the state of California. It can be as frequent as every other year depending on the age of your vehicle.