Do I Smog Before I Register My Car

Practice I Need a Smog Check?

California Smog Check Logo Not all vehicles must get a smog check. Additionally, some vehicles only need a passing smog cheque when they are beingness sold or existence registered in California afterward previously being registered in another country. Whether or not a vehicle needs a smog check depends on the type of vehicle, the model-year, and the area in which the vehicle is registered.
Under California vehicle emissions control laws and regulations, you lot must become a smog check for your car in the following cases:

ane.) My Registration Renewal Detect says "Smog Certification Required"
2.) I am selling my automobile.
3.) I am bringing a car into California to exist registered.

When you sell a vehicle in California, the seller is responsible for getting a smog certificate prior to completing the sale. When you bring a vehicle into California to be registered, y'all are required to get a smog certificate prior to registration.

Some vehicles are not required to obtain a smog check inspection for registration purposes. Vehicles that are six or less model-years one-time are abated from the biennial smog check inspection requirement. For vehicles with registration renewals due in the 2008 calendar year, the abated years include 2003 through 2008. Vehicles that are four or less model-years old are abated from the smog check inspection requirement upon change of buying and transfer of title transactions with the Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2008, the abated years are 2005 through 2008.

Equally of April 1, 2005, the 30 twelvemonth rolling exemption was repealed. 1976 and newer vehicles are now required to take smog bank check inspections for biennial registration renewals, modify of ownership transactions and initial registration in California.

Vehicles being initially registered in California that were previously registered in another country are exempt from the biennial smog check inspection requirements if the vehicle is a 1975 or older model. All 1976 to current year vehicles are required to obtain a smog check certificate of compliance prior to initial registration in California.

What do I need for my Smog Cheque?

If you are renewing your registration, y'all only need to have your vehicle, your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Registration Renewal Notice , and a method of payment for the smog cheque. If you are transferring a vehicle, or registering it in California for the first time, take the vehicle, a form of payment, and all of your registration documents to But SMOGS™.

What happens during a smog check?

While performing a smog check, our certified technician volition connect measuring equipment to your vehicle. This equipment is continued to computers at the Agency of Automotive Repair.

Measurements taken during the smog check are recorded and available immediately to BAR. Certifications are immediately transmitted to the DMV. Our staff at JUST SMOGS™ volition tell you the results of the examination. We volition give you a receipt and a copy of the examination results, known equally a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR).

What to practice adjacent

If your vehicle passes, you may consummate your vehicle registration. Exist sure to follow the the exact instructions provided by DMV. In some cases, such as paying your fees at a DMV field office, you volition accept to notify DMV that y'all received a smog certification earlier they will send y'all the renewed registration and sticker.

What do I do if my vehicle fails a Smog Bank check.

If your vehicle fails a biennial smog check, you have several options to meet your smog check obligations.

ane.) Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired at a licensed Test and Repair station.
2. )Utilize for financial assistance for emissions-related repairs from the Consumer Assist Program (CAP).
iii.) Seek a Repair Cost Waiver through the Referee System.
iv.) Retire Vehicle to Country of California (If program/funds are bachelor).

If you choose to have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired, go along in mind that all emission related repairs to correct a smog failure must be performed past a licensed smog technician at a licensed station.

The Consumer Aid Program (CAP) consists of a Vehicle Retirement Program and a Repair Aid Plan. In social club to participate in CAP, yous must submit a CAP application and receive approval before attempting to repair or retire the vehicle. Please contact CAP for further information regarding the Vehicle Retirement and Repair Assistance Programs.

The Repair Cost Waiver process is available if you have had some repairs performed to reduce emissions and cannot afford further repairs to pass the smog test. The Repair Cost Waiver will allow y'all to annals your vehicle for ane biennial cycle, even if the vehicle withal fails a smog test. To exist eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver, the vehicle must not be tampered with, and take at to the lowest degree $450 of emission related repairs performed by a licensed technician at a licensed station. The Repair Toll Waiver is issued by the Referee.

Have advantage of our smog check coupon. AnAppointment(optional) can be made in advance or same twenty-four hours:(714) 596-1019. JUST SMOGS® will have care of all your smog check needs. Directions: 7722 Talbert Ave #B Huntington Beach, CA 92648