Question about buying new car in cali
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Question about buying new car in cali
Is it true if i get a new car from a dealership in cali that there are circumstances where i dont have to get it smogged or reinspected for up to 5 years?
I heard that somewhere but have no proof of it.
Ed
I heard that somewhere but have no proof of it.
Ed
new cars are exempt for up to 5 years for smog checks...
edit: lemme check up CARB's site...
edit #2: http://159.145.15.175/stdFolder.asp?...fo/Factsheets/
3rd from the bottom is a PDF of the chart...
edit: lemme check up CARB's site...
edit #2: http://159.145.15.175/stdFolder.asp?...fo/Factsheets/
3rd from the bottom is a PDF of the chart...
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just the Ca. DMV website....all the info you need is there. and its actually 6 years....
but for you lazy folk
Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not had a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late fees. However, you will not receive your new registration or year sticker until the smog information has been received by DMV.
NOTE: Upon initial registration, nonresident and specially constructed vehicles 1976 and newer require smog certification. The six or less model years old rule does not apply to these vehicles.
When you transfer a vehicle that is four or less model years old a smog certification is not required. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. When a vehicle is more than four model years old, a seller must provide evidence of a current smog certification except when one of the following occurs:
but for you lazy folk
Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not had a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late fees. However, you will not receive your new registration or year sticker until the smog information has been received by DMV.
NOTE: Upon initial registration, nonresident and specially constructed vehicles 1976 and newer require smog certification. The six or less model years old rule does not apply to these vehicles.
When you transfer a vehicle that is four or less model years old a smog certification is not required. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. When a vehicle is more than four model years old, a seller must provide evidence of a current smog certification except when one of the following occurs:
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