i always use ernie at the smoke test about a block or so north of city mall same side. he has been the source of lots of information including putting me in contact with the best mechanic i have had in the phils (toto--across from the airport) also will do paperwork . i always pay 300 for that and enjoy priority service and help far beyond the required paperwork

 

I have renewed for several years. I must "smog", or "smoke test" as they say here, first. The smoke testers offer to take it to registration, and some on this board have said they do it this way, or for some reason don't. I take the test results to my insurance company (Stronghold, opposite Qyosko Cafe) and they process the registration with my yearly insurance renewal, for no extra charge. Some time later they invite me to pick up the new sticker. By the way, I purchase maximum liability insurance. Gladly, I've never used it. But every year it is more important.