Salt Lake County ties your emissions test to your registration. Here is what the test checks, why a check engine light fails it, and what to do if your vehicle does not pass.

Why Your Car Shouldn't Sound Like a Dragster Ever heard a car rumble through Sandy like it’s headed straight to a demolition derby? Odds are that the driver’s muffler is screaming for help or just flat-out missing. While loud exhaust might get a few second glances on State Street, it’s not exactly a flex (and yes, your neighbors notice). But here’s the deal: your muffler does a lot more than hush your engine. It’s a vital part of your car’s exhaust system, keeping things quie

Because your car's exhaust system isn’t just there to make it sound cool (or not sound like a drag racer on State Street). If you've ever caught a whiff of something funky coming from your car, noticed your gas mileage nosedive, or heard a sudden growl that makes your sedan sound like it wants to audition for Fast & Furious 15, your exhaust system might be trying to tell you something. And in Sandy, UT—where winter brings both stunning mountains and salt-caked roads—your exha