California smog strategy question
Hypothetical situation. It's been 1 year since someone has had a smog, so another year until they need another one. However, they happen to be at an easier place than they've ever been in their build for smog prep, and it will likely be considerably harder in a year. They also prefer to avoid the "special smog shop" route. Does anyone know of anyone who has had success with shifting their smog date or something similar? I'm thinking they could sell their car to a family member (triggering smog) and then have it gifted back to them sometime in the future (which wouldn't trigger smog). Any other ideas? Asking for a friend.
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Transferring the vehicle between owners within California does not change the biennial smog date.
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Ni Smog within family either even when “selling” until it’s actually due
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Okay, and a smog is good for 90 days right? So one could hypothetically get it done a month or two before the expected renewal+smog letter?
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I do believe it is 90 days.
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Originally Posted by nigelt
(Post 1462805)
Okay, and a smog is good for 90 days right? So one could hypothetically get it done a month or two before the expected renewal+smog letter?
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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Alternately, you could try to register the car in a non-smog county. I'm not sure if it needs a smog now when you change the address, but it'd also save the time and money every two years.
Per https://www.dmv.org/ca-california/smog-check.php. |
But he has to have an established residence there I believe. He can't just show up in any county's DMV and register it smog free.
I could be wrong, but I don't think so. (TM TV show Monk theme song) |
Originally Posted by 2slow
(Post 1463063)
But he has to have an established residence there I believe. He can't just show up in any county's DMV and register it smog free.
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