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chrisw
09-08-2007, 02:53 PM
Found this on the web today.

See a lot of EVO's up for sale at the moment. Here is very important info you will need to know about when transfering the title.

Chart to look up you smog exempt status: http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResources/02_SmogCheck/Vehicle_Model_Years_Subject_to_Smog_Check.pdf


Not all vehicles must get a Smog Check. Additionally, some vehicles only need a Smog Check when they are being sold or being registered in California after previously being registered in another state. Whether or not a vehicle needs a Smog Check depends on the type of vehicle, the model-year, and the area in which the vehicle is registered.

Some vehicles are exempt from the Smog Check program

Legislation enacted during 2004 made several changes in motor vehicle Smog Check exemptions that will become effective next year. Following is a summary of the revised exemptions and the effective date of each change:

Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 6 or less model-years old are exempt from the biennial Smog Check inspection requirement. For vehicles with registration renewals due in the 2006 calendar year, this exemption includes model-years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 4 or less model-years old are exempt from the Smog Check inspection requirement upon change of ownership and transfer of title transactions with DMV. In 2006, this exemption includes model-years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Beginning April 1, 2005, the 30-year rolling exemption has been repealed. Instead, vehicles 1975 model-year and older will be exempt. Therefore, 1976 model-year and newer vehicles will continue to be subject to biennial inspection indefinitely.

Beginning April 1, 2005, vehicles being initially registered in California that were previously registered in another state are exempt if the vehicle is a 1975 and older model-year vehicle. Newer vehicles, the first 6 model years, are not exempted upon initial registration in California. These vehicles are required to undergo a Smog Check Inspection.



http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/StdPage.asp?Body=/Smogcheck/doineed.htm

DaveLC2
09-09-2007, 09:01 PM
Good info! Thanks for the link. I guess it's time for cams :lol:

Dave

steevo8
09-09-2007, 09:51 PM
just fyi my car had no problem passing smog with 269's and a stock cat. It was actually cleaner then my last viii with just a works hfc and no cams

chrisw
09-10-2007, 12:26 PM
mods? can we make this a sticky in the most apropriate forum?

thx

DJMic0
09-10-2007, 09:55 PM
So that mean i don't have to smog in 2009? I have a 2003

j_evo_j
09-10-2007, 10:40 PM
CA Smog SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

chrisw
09-11-2007, 08:00 AM
So that mean i don't have to smog in 2009? I have a 2003


no, next year like me :(

chrisw
09-11-2007, 08:02 AM
CA Smog SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!


golly gee wiz that was constructive! we all know it sucks, but this thread is not a bitch fest about CARB but to help other sell their cars in CA.

1StockEvo
09-25-2007, 09:04 AM
According to this article if I sell my 2003 Evo say this month I don't have to get it smogged? Can someone verify this for me, I just want to make sure I am reading it correctly.

awdaddict
09-25-2007, 09:42 AM
According to this article if I sell my 2003 Evo say this month I don't have to get it smogged? Can someone verify this for me, I just want to make sure I am reading it correctly.

Wrong. You didn't have to smog it if you sold it during this month of last year
Smog is required on the Change of Ownership for the 03' Models in 2007.

1StockEvo
09-25-2007, 09:43 AM
According to this article if I sell my 2003 Evo say this month I don't have to get it smogged? Can someone verify this for me, I just want to make sure I am reading it correctly.

Wrong. You didn't have to smog it if you sold it during this month of last year
Smog is required on the Change of Ownership for the 03' Models in 2007.

Okay thanks.

chrisw
01-04-2009, 10:02 AM
bump for all the '03 EVO owners.

can we make this a sticky?