seller wont smog

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Originally Posted by ZAKU

Why is a"non-smog" car such an issue?

I've never had to deal with emissions testing but if the car fails can't the owner just fix what's wrong?

Because when someone is selling a car purported to be in good working order, he should have faith that it will pass inspection in his municipality to show so. Reluctance to do so makes it seem more like he is shifting his problem onto someone else.
What the OP should do is sack up and ask "why won't it pass smog?" and assess whether or not he wants to continue with the sale, but I am more of the opinion that he should walk away altogether.