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07-09-2019, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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Understanding used car smog check timeline
so i bought my 2013 BRZ almost two years ago this month. It was initially smogged at the time of the sale as is required any time you sell a used car in california. I pulled up the history on this website and it was the only time it had been smogged (makes sense).
i was told that after it was first smogged California puts every car on a 2 year smog schedule. My two year smog anniversary is coming up in another week or so but i have not received any notifications from the DMV that i am up for a re-smog. The car registration for me is good until May of 2020. Am i going to have to smog it on the smog 2-year anniversary or just when i go to pay next year's registration? When is the earliest i can smog? like every other good 86 owner on this forum i am asking so i can install a header and leave it on for the longest possible time before i get smogged again lmao. |
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You can take the car to get smogged at anytime, but keep in mind that it's only good for 90 days. If your registration date falls within that time frame (which it sounds like it does), you'll want to get it smogged ASAP.
What does your registration renewal notice say? If it lists that smog is required, then you'll need to get it done before they give you your tags. If not, then all you need to do is pay registration fees. |
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When I'm required to get smog, my renewal looks very similar to something like:
I would've thought the same thing as you in that smog was due this year if it was last done in 2017. From DMV's website: "When a car is sold, who is responsible for the inspection?And... This may be why you weren't required to smog this year. Others may know more. |
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well on the bright side maybe i won't have to re-smog till 2021... on the down side i might not know until i try to get on the phone with the california DMV which sounds like a bucket of fuck
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Smog is good for 90 days after the date of smog.
The earliest you will get a notice to smog is when your registration for May 2020 is sent to you. In the rare case that you don't get the notice, pay the fees before your registration expires. If you need smog, your sticker will be withheld until you smog. If you don't need smog, you will be sent your sticker. Long story short, don't do anything until April 2020. If you smog now it's a waste of your money. |
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Thought I would let you all know i just got off the phone with the DMV, they are saying my smog is next due at registration time for me in may of 2020 (2 years after the transfer of ownership smog) and i will be on a 2 year cycle after that point. They also said that for a 2013 there is a 6 year smog abatement period, not 8 years like new cars sold today.
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