DJinSJ

I don't know if you could go elsewhere. I also don't understand how Lexus could charge for something that should have been ready when we bought the car brand new. In other words, there are laws that require new vehicles to be able to pass SMOG...so if this is the first time we need to pass a smog test on a new car (regardless of how many years its been since we bought it) - shouldn't it be handled by the dealer?

The dealership service advisor wanted to charge me for two hours labor to reboot the computer or some such deal. I just said no, so they wiped that fee. All I paid was their flat fee of $99 or whatever for a smog check.

I agree with your opinion. I just scheduled an appointment for this Saturday at 7am for my 110k milegage check-up plus the SMOG (since I can't pass smog at any other station). I will make sure to update this board.

Will let you know how it goes. Working with manager now to get me in for a quick smog test since they are booked until early Aug. when the registration is due. I will update with what I'm told by the service techs.

FYI - lots of chatter on various forums re: this issue for different cars, but not specifically Lexus yet. Thanks for starting the thread.

Yes! I'm also having the same problem. It looks like I'll have to go to the dealership to have them fix this...