Car didn't pass emissions test, What parts do I need?

[TurboTalon]

You trust strangers on the internet for car advice more than your brother who has been a mechanic for 20 years???

You also didn't even say what part of the test you failed.

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Originally Posted by hitman619

Try to pay a little more and buy the catalytic converter from the dealership or junk yard.
Most aftermarket catalytic converters ie.... magnaflow/flowmaster are crap.

Can't do that in California. Need to buy new only. I replaced my Cat with an after market and it worked perfect. Cost $600+ for the new after market unit. The dealer wanted close to $1,500 for the unit.

[Midwest Revival]

Originally Posted by brian571

Fix the flexpipe and any other leaks around the cat(s) and oxygen sensors, reset the computer, and have it retested. Cats can be pretty pricey and if you can avoid buying one it'll be better for you. Did you get a list of the codes that are stored?

Since about 2008, I have always bought my cars parts on Amazon, Ebay, or other websites. Never had a bad experience with buying parts online, I've bought everything from struts to transmissions. At the local auto store, they have a cat for 790, on Amazon its 190...