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What is Test-Only Smog Check Station ? | |||||||||||||||
| Test-Only
stations are privately-owned and licensed by the State to inspect and certify most vehicles including Gross Polluters and those vehicles selected randomly and directed to Test-Only station for their Smog Check. They are prohibited from performing any repair services. |
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Which Smog Check Station do I have to take my car to get smog check? | |||||||||||||||
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How do I know if my car was directed to Test-Only Station or not ? | |||||||||||||||
| DMV notifies
owner of vehicles that have been selected to have their Smog checks performed at Test-Only stations. The registration Renewal Notice sent for these vehicles will say "Smog Certification Required at Test-Only Smog Check Center". |
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Who is responsible for obtaining a Smog Check when a vehicle is sold? | |||||||||||||||
| It is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog check certificate at the time of delivery of the vehicle. There is no provision in the law to sell a vehicle "as is". | ||||||||||||||||
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For how long is a Smog Check certificate valid? | |||||||||||||||
| A smog check
certificate of compliance or non-compliance is valid for 90 days. |
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Do I need Smog Check on sales within immediate familly ? | |||||||||||||||
| The California
Vehicle code exempts transfers from parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, or spouses from the smog inspection requirement. |
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Any preparation before I go in for Smog Check ? | |||||||||||||||
1.
Make sure your Engine is idling smoothly. If it is running rough, have
it repaired first. |
