Emissions Testing in Georgia

Now that environmental awareness is in the international foreground, keeping your car’s emissions clean is a big issue. Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) is the state’s Enhanced Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program, and they have been working on cleaning up Georgia’s air since 1996. To date, they have identified and repaired over 1.5 million heavy polluting vehicles, and in order to help you help them, this article will outline the emissions guidelines in the state of Georgia.

All 1996 and newer vehicles will receive a two-part inspection which includes an OBD test to check your vehicle’s emission control performance history and a fuel cap inspection to check for adequate seal. If an OBD test cannot be performed, then it might be necessary to perform a Two-Speed Idle test, or TSI. All 1995 and older model year vehicles will receive a four-part inspection which includes an inspection of the catalytic converter to check for tampering or removal, an Accelerated Simulation Mode Test – a dual-mode test including a 25/25 test (25% load at 25 mph) and a 50/15 test = (50% load at 15 mph), a tailpipe exhaust emission test, and a fuel cap inspection to check for adequate seal.

An inspector can reject a vehicle for testing if it is considered unsafe to test, so make sure you keep your car up to standards, and test at least three weeks before your tag needs to be renewed so you can fix any problems which might be found during inspection. Some of the most common reasons for emission test failures include a malfunction in the components of the vehicle that regulate the fuel/air ratio (e.g. the oxygen sensor and the EGR valve). a dirty air filter, malfunctioning spark plugs, etc. Many of these things can be checked and repaired during regularly scheduled tune-ups. If the test has already begun when the safety problem is detected, the inspector can charge the full price of the test, so make sure your car meets the safety standards by going through the following checkpoints to make sure your car is good to go.

1. Have your oil changed regularly.
2. Make sure your fuel cap fits snugly on the fuel tank.
3. Keep your fuel cap sealer clean and in good condition.
4. Keep your tires adequately inflated.
5. Check your belts and hoses for wear and tear.
6. Make sure your transmission is in good shape, as a transmission problem is related to the emission control system. Transmission malfunctions can stop a vehicle from running efficiently, and that increases emissions above federal certification limits.
7. Before you repair your car, make sure you research any recalls or technical service bulletins (TSBs), and also manufacturer warranties pertaining to your emission control system.

Georgia requires emissions tests in Dekalb, Fulton, Cobb, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale, Bartow, Carroll, Clarke, Hall, Newton, and Walton County. Listed below are a few of the emissions testing sites you can go to in your county. These sites accept all vehicles both 1996 and newer and 1995 and older:

Cherokee County:

Acworth – Brownies’ Clean Air Center

6790 Highway 92

Acworth, GA 30102

Phone: 678.494.6600

Ball Ground – Nix Tire Center

2950 Canton Highway

Ball Ground, GA 30107

Phone: 770.735.2020

Canton – Haynes Emissions

101 Crystal Springs Lane

Canton, GA 30115

Phone: 770.781.5857

Woodstock – Wood & Fullerton Goodyear

2465 Towne Lake Pkwy

Woodstock, GA 30189

Phone: 770.928.5959

Clayton County

College Park – Stop N Shop Emission

2060 South Hampton Road

College Park, GA 30349

Phone: 770.997.4700

Ellenwood – Adamson Automotive Service

2549 Old Rex Morrow Road

Ellenwood, GA 30294

Phone: 404.366.9193

Forest Park – Certified Auto Repair & Service

4210 Jonesboro Road

Forest Park, GA 30297

Phone: 404.361.6101

Hampton – Emissions To Go

11205 Tara Blvd

Hampton, GA 30228

Phone: 770.472.0700

Cobb County

Atlanta – Bob Mcdonald Goodyear

2475 Cumberland Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30339

Phone: 770.433.9478

Kennesaw – Kennesaw Emissions Center

2514 Cobb Parkway North

Kennesaw, GA 30152

Phone: 770.528.6004

Marietta – Marietta Toyota Inc

750 Cobb Pkwy

Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: 770.422.1490

Smyrna – Speedemissions

2625 South Cobb Drive

Smyrna, GA 30080

Phone: 770.432.9447

Coweta County

Newnan – Auto Emissions Express 5

1200 Bullsboro Drive

Newnan, GA 30265

Phone: 770.251.8500

Palmetto – Peek’s Garage

510 Main Street

Palmetto, GA 30268

Phone: 770.463.3201

Sharpsburg – Coweta Car Care

71 Mcintosh Trail

Sharpsburg, GA 30277

Phone: 770.254.1618

Dekalb County

Atlanta – Dekra Emission Check

4120 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30345

Phone: 404.636.9866

Chamblee – Express Oil Change

5722 Peachtree Industrial Blvd

Chamblee, GA 30341

Phone: 770.451.2414

Decatur – Quick Stop Emissions

4918 Covington Highway

Decatur, GA 30035

Phone: 404.284.2828

Stone Mountain – Finish Line Car Wash

5510 Memorial Drive

Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Phone: 404.297.9966

Douglas County

Douglasville – A.B.S. Automotive

2068 Fairburn Road

Douglasville, GA 30135

Phone: 770.920.8912

Lithia Springs – All County Emissions

1400 Lee Road

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Phone: 770.941.5640

Fayette County

Fayetteville – Auto Quick Fast Lube

785 E. Lanier Avenue

Fayetteville, GA 30214

Phone: 770.460.9430

Peachtree City – Emissions To Go

2584 Highway 54

Peachtree City, GA 30269

Phone: 770.631.9913

Riverdale – A1 Emission

2950 Highway 138

Riverdale, GA 30296

Phone: 770.996.8498

Forsyth County

Alpharetta – Grassland Car Wash

1745 Grassland Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30004

Phone: 678.566.0300

Cumming – Sooner Muffler Brake & Auto Repair

3117 Canton Hwy

Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770.889.3943

Suwanee – Mathis Auto Service

624 Mathis Airport Road

Suwanee, GA 30024

Phone: 770.886.1346

Fulton County

Atlanta – Layfield Motor Service

314 Luckie Street Nw

Atlanta, GA 30313

Phone: 404.523.7311

Johns Creek – Happy Birthday Emissions

9850 Nesbit Ferry Road

Johns Creek, GA 30022

Phone: 770.475.0422

College Park – Accucare Automotive

5590 Old National Hwy

College Park, GA 30349

Phone: 404.765.9999

Roswell – Speed Oil Change & Tune Up

11345 Alpharetta Hwy

Roswell, GA 30076

Phone: 770.664.5968

Gwinnett County

Buford – Car Repair

3602 Buford Drive

Buford, GA 30519

Phone: 770.945.6671

Lawrenceville – J And B Emissions

850-E Scenic Highway

Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Phone: 770.822.2326

Norcross – Elite Automotive

4730 Britt Road

Norcross, GA 30093

Phone: 770.491.6842

Loganville – Rmr Auto Care & Quick Lube

922 Athens Highway (Hwy 78)

Loganville, GA 30052

Phone: 678.639.1971

Henry County

Ellenwood – Fairview Car Care Center, Inc.

683 Fairview Road

Ellenwood, GA 30294

Phone: 770.389.5211

Hampton – First Choice Auto Care

694 Highway 3

Hampton, GA 30228

Phone: 770.946.9600

Mcdonough – One Stop Car Care Center

157 Hampton Street

Mcdonough, GA 30253

Phone: 770.957.6966

Stockbridge – Coots Auto Emission & Repair Svc

5645 North Henry Blvd

Stockbridge, GA 30281

Phone: 770.506.8888

Paulding County

Dallas – Dallas Emission Center Ii

266 South Main Street

Dallas, GA 30132

Phone: 770.445.4025

Hiram – Kwik Chek

1375 Hiram-Douglasville Hwy

Hiram, GA 30141

Phone: 770.943.2435

Rockdale County

Conyers – Easy Emissions, Inc

1699 Highway 20 Ne

Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 678.413.2150

Carroll County

Carrollton – Jerrys Muffler & Brakes

2158 Bankhead Highway

Carrollton, GA 30116

Phone: 770.836.1874

Walton County

Loganville – Atlanta Fast Emissions

2970 Highway 78 Sw

Loganville, GA 30052

Phone: 770.913.8462

While emissions testing is an involved process, it’s proved to be advantageous to helping the smog level in Atlanta and the surrounding area. Pretty soon, emissions testing will be required throughout the entire state. So if you’re in the counties listed above, or even if you’re not, be sure to do us all a favor and keep your car and, ultimately, yourself more healthy by taking your car in for testing at least once a year.

Sources:
http://www.cleanairforce.com/