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SMOG TEST INFORMATION
Posted on February 21, 2014 at 2:09 PM |
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When a car is sold, who is responsible for the inspection?
The seller is required to provide the buyer with a valid smog
inspection certification at the time of the sale or transfer. Smog
certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance. The inspection is not required on a transfer if a biennial smog
certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle
transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of
certification). Note: Smog certifications are not required for
transfers that occur for any motor vehicle that is four or less model
years old. (Determine the oldest-qualifying year model by subtracting
three from the current year.) A smog transfer fee will be collected from
the new owner. Unless the vehicle is coming from out of State or is a Diesel vehicle. |
STAR Program
Posted on December 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM |
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The New STAR Program--Effective January 1, 2013 What is a STAR station? Some vehicles require a Smog Check at a STAR station. STAR stations must meet specified performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Some STAR stations are licensed to perform only tests, while others are licensed to perform both test and repairs. The station is required to post a sign on the services it performs. How will I know if my vehicle needs a test at a STAR station? Your DMV registration renewal form will indicate whether your vehicle must be inspected at a STAR station. Where an I get a CAP application? To obtain a CAP application for either Repair Assistance or Vehicle Retirement, visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov or call 800-952-5210 |
What are we looking for during Smog Test
Posted on November 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM |
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Q: What are the elements of a Smog Check? A: In order for your vehicle to receive a Smog Check certificate, it must pass
all the following elements of a Smog Check inspection:
Q: What is the "underhood" inspection portion of the Smog
Check? Why is it necessary if you pass the tailpipe inspection? A: The tailpipe test alone cannot guarantee that a car is not emitting harmful
amounts of pollutants into California's air. In fact, to obtain a Smog
Check certificate, a vehicle must pass all three portions of the Smog Check
inspection-the visual, functional and tailpipe inspections (see previous
question). An "underhood" inspection comprises the visual and functional portions
of the Smog Check inspection. The visual inspection ensures that the vehicle
has all of the proper equipment and that none of its parts are disconnected or
modified.The visual and functional tests help identify vehicles with tampered emissions
control systems. These vehicles may be configured to pass the tailpipe portion
of the Smog Check inspection, but altered later to produce more emissions than
allowed. This gave the previous program the reputation of passing vehicles
which were "clean for a day," rather than clean until the
vehicles' next Smog Check. Vehicles which were only "clean for a
day" hindered California from meeting its clean air goals. |
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