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  • Mon 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Tue 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Sat 8:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Wed 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Sun Closed
  • Thu 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • CLOSED11/11/21
    STATE INSPECTIONS CLOSED 11/13/21
    State Inspection hours 8AM - 4PM Monday - Friday, Saturday 8AM - 11AM

INSPECTIONS & EMISSIONS

Working Hours
  • Mon 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tue 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Wed 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thu 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sat 8:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Sun Closed
    CLOSED11/11/21
    STATE INSPECTIONS CLOSED 11/13/21
    State Inspection hours 8AM - 4PM Monday - Friday, Saturday 8AM - 11AM

INSPECTIONS & EMISSIONS

Some states require regular safety inspections and/or emissions inspections on cars and trucks. At Pro Lube Auto Center, 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.


Emissions and Smog Testing
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MA State Certified Emissions Test Facility
Did you know that the Motor Vehicle Commission requires you to take your motor vehicle for an emissions inspection every year? This kind of testing is administered through a network of privately owned (but certified) auto repair shops. The auto repair shops carry their official Test Center number. Pro Lube Auto Center is a MA state certified emissions test facility. At our auto repair shop, we can perform emissions testing on all eligible vehicles regardless of fuel type or model year. Visit our shop or call us at 413-586-5640 to make an appointment.

MA State Inspection Station
MA state inspection stations are privately owned, but government certified, inspection stations throughout MA. Pro Lube Auto Center is a MA state inspection station. For your state inspection needs visit or call our auto shop at 413-586-5640.

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 Pro Lube Auto Center we know this is true. A clogged catalytic converter will eventually affect the performance of your vehicle in Northampton, Easthampton, Holyoke and Florence. 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 413-586-5640 or request a quote by clicking below:


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What People Say About Us

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    As the owner of Blanchard & Daly electric I have to have my work vehicles serviced regularly, Pro Lube has provided a service that is second to none! They are professional, knowledgeable, prompt, friendly and courteous, I highly recommend them for all your vehicles needs!

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    I've been a customer for many years and they keep my car running great. Professional and courteous staff! Save yourself time and frustration, just bring your car here!

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    They really came through for me when I had a flat in town. Great staff, made dealing with it easy. Thank you!

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    2 days ago I was driving to work with a busted windshield wiper, it was flopping all over while I was on the highway. I needed to be at work at 8:30 but it was too dangerous to drive. While driving I called prolube the minute they opened at 8 and I was back on the road to work at 8:11. I wasn't even late to work. Very impressed!!

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    Went in for an inspection. In and out in less than 25 minutes, mechanics are cool, no upsells.

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    Been going to John and his crew for decades now. Always an honest assessment of my vehicles, a fair cost estimate and he stands behind his work.

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