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96purplevert · 06-29-2008, 05:14 PM

hi.
one of my family members currently lives in another state and will not pass california smog.
is there a regulation saying i will not have to smog it it i accuire an out of state car?

i know if you buy one you have to smog it but what if you get it from a family member?

it is not on the dmv website

thanks for your input

Fries · 06-29-2008, 05:16 PM

As far as I know, in order to have the car registered (?) It must pass a smog. Doesnt matter how you get it.

GSXRJJordan · 06-29-2008, 05:22 PM

It does have to pass smog, but only by 49-state standards (not as strict).

Psycho 240 Freak · 06-29-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

It does have to pass smog, but only by 49-state standards (not as strict).

So what's required under 49 state standard for smog? According to the CA DMV, I'm in the military so my car would go by the 49 state standard. This could be good news if I decide to get out the military and move back to CA.

GSXRJJordan · 06-29-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Psycho 240 Freak

So what's required under 49 state standard for smog? According to the CA DMV, I'm in the military so my car would go by the 49 state standard. This could be good news if I decide to get out the military and move back to CA.

As of now, I'm getting my info from TechN9ne, who has a "Smog questions" thread on here... I asked the same question because my g/f has a GA-model Sentra that she needs to get smogged soon. Let me get the link.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...light=techn9ne

fbiphil · 06-29-2008, 05:26 PM

If it's a family member, see if they will leave it registered in their name so you don't have to smog it in Cali. Problem solved!

96purplevert · 06-29-2008, 05:26 PM

yeah its a 49 state legal mustang. :/

Rob's S14 · 06-29-2008, 05:40 PM

Here's a novel idea...instead of asking random people just look it up.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/vr.htm

96purplevert · 06-29-2008, 06:58 PM

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it is not on the dmv website

Quote:

Here's a novel idea...instead of asking random people just look it up.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/vr.htm

it would be nice if you where to read the WHOLE post before you posted

wow if i did that i would feel like a dum ass.
but thats just me

yeah i am gana call dmv 2marrow and see

06-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
96purplevert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: simi Age: 33 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	california smog regulations hi. one of my family members currently lives in another state and will not pass california smog. is there a regulation saying i will not have to smog it it i accuire an out of state car? i know if you buy one you have to smog it but what if you get it from a family member? it is not on the dmv website thanks for your input

06-29-2008, 05:16 PM	#2
Fries Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas/or/Afghanistan Age: 37 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	As far as I know, in order to have the car registered (?) It must pass a smog. Doesnt matter how you get it. __________________

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06-29-2008, 05:26 PM	#6
fbiphil Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If it's a family member, see if they will leave it registered in their name so you don't have to smog it in Cali. Problem solved!

06-29-2008, 05:40 PM	#8
Rob's S14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Age: 43 Posts: 1,199 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Here's a novel idea...instead of asking random people just look it up. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/vr.htm