Some states require regular safety inspections and/or emissions inspections on cars and trucks. At Dependable Auto Repair & Body, we are well-equipped and trained to perform these inspections. Our technicians can also perform multi-point inspections on your vehicles as needed.
These are some of the inspection services we offer.
Province Certified Emissions Test Facility
To reduce the amount of emissions released by automobiles, provisional authorities require that all vehicles be tested for emissions. To get accurate reports, the authorities rely on handpicked and certified emissions test facilities. Dependable Auto Repair & Body is one of the province's handpicked and certified emissions test facilities. Our emissions testing department is equipped with the required testing equipment; and qualified and experienced staff. Visit our shop today.
NY State Inspection Station
NY state inspection stations are privately owned, but government certified, inspection stations throughout NY. Dependable Auto Repair & Body is a NY state inspection station. For your state inspection needs visit or call our auto shop at 718 821-1640.
Exhaust Questions and Answers
Q: What is a rough idle?
A: A rough idle describes a vehicle's engine with spark plugs that are not firing correctly when the vehicle is in park, with no gas applied. Most vehicles idle between 600 and 1,200 RPM and should hold their idle speed consistently.Q: Why is smoke coming out of my tailpipe?
A: The most common reason for thick smoke coming out of your car's exhaust pipe is the fuel to air ratio in your engine is too rich. This means that the fuel injectors are either adding too much fuel or that the intake valves aren't letting enough air in. This is caused by a cracked or leaking fuel injector, a failing O2 sensor, or air filter that needs replacing.Catalytic Converter Questions and Answers
Q: Can I drive with the catalytic converter light on?
A: A bad catalytic converter can increase your car's exhaust emissions, but it does not prevent you from driving. At Dependable Auto Repair & Body we know this is true. A clogged catalytic converter will eventually affect the performance of your vehicle in Queens, Ridgewood, Glendale and Brooklyn. Exhaust gases will not escape easily and create an increase in exhaust gas pressure. The buildup in pressure can lead to high-cost repair bills in the future.Q: What can cause a catalytic converter light to come on?
A: A catalytic converter helps reduce harmful engine emissions from entering the air by breaking down the harmful byproduct of internal combustion into less-harmful compounds. If your catalytic converter isn't working properly the check engine light will come on. The most common causes for a catalytic convert warning light to display are a clogged, cracked or melted converter. Sometimes the problem isn't the catalytic converter at all but an exhaust leak letting gases out of the system before it reaches the converter.To learn more about our Inspection and Emission services, call us at 718 821-1640 or request a quote by clicking below:
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what our customers say
Car became disabled out in Rockaway so Geico Roadside Assistance picked me up. They recommended Dependable which thankfully was the perfect call. They took me in and got right to work on emergency repairs. Super convenient for anyone living in or near Ridgewood and the staff was super friendly and consistent with repair updates. Looking forward to coming back, hopefully next time with an appointment and not a breakdown!
I went to Dependable to have my alternator replaced after another mechanic had given me a cheap part three months before. Jose and his team were super fast with the job. They kept me informed and updated about the car, and worked with me regarding the manufacturer warranty for the alternator. The price was also super reasonable. I would definitely work with them again.
