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| - Emissions testing, nobody likes it, but a lot of people have to do it.
After searching online for emission testing centers, I realized two things: (a) this is the only location near me; and (b) I like how they have estimated waiting times and a camera for live view. Since I didn't feel like driving out of the way I came to this location and was not happy when I first saw all four lines, I thought I was going to be here forever!
Luckily I chose to wait in one of the two far right lanes which allows for only ODB (on-board diagnostic) readable vehicles. Little did I know theses lanes were the ones to be in because the test goes 1000x faster. There are yellow signs above each corridor informing you that ODB cars can use any lane, but those without that capability must be in the first or second lane. Unfortunately from where you first join the line of cars, you can't read those yellow signs and by the time you can, no one will let you "cut" in front of them cause everyone wants to get out! Anyway, by luck I was in the better lane and moved up to the front of the line rather quickly. Sadly, Bacon (my car) failed the first time because of his gas cap and I was terrified of having to come back at a later date and retest. Luckily, the very friendly mechanic told me that the facility had gas caps and he would give it to me and retest me right then and there. I was ecstatic, but also scared because I thought the mark-up would be crazy high due to the situation, but nope, it was free! Woot Woot!
I was able to get out in about 20 minutes from first wait to finish, impressive!
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