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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
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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).
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
Psycho 240 Freak
06-29-2008, 06:41 PM
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.
96purplevert
06-29-2008, 06:58 PM
it is not on the dmv website





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
GSXRJJordan
06-29-2008, 07:47 PM
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.php?t=198571&highlight=techn9ne