Determine the oldest-qualifying year model by subtracting three from the current year the four or less model years old rule does not apply to diesel powered vehicles.
A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. Have an account? This model year rule does not apply to diesel-powered vehicles, as a smog certification must accompany any sale of newer diesel vehicles. A smog inspection and certification are required with the sale of your motor vehicle in the state of California unless your vehicle is:. If you are like most California drivers, you dread the time and hassle it takes to sell your car, including the required smog inspection and certification.
At our location in Santa Rosa, all we do is buy cars, and we make your entire car selling process hassle-free! There are 34 counties in California where everyone has to do the biennial smog inspection, and 6 other counties where only certain zip codes are subject to it. Motorhomes and RVs are subjected to the same smog check requirements. The mechanical inspection, along with the paperwork and other variables that are part of the car sale, should be done in advance, before the final purchase.
You want to make sure to get a history report of some sort to know the vehicle has been maintained regularly. Also, get a professional mechanic to verify battery, transmission, steering components, fluids, and the like. It is mandatory for all used vehicle transfers in California. 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.
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