Does a Toyota Prius need a smog check?
Like many 2000 year model and newer vehicles, hybrids are required to obtain a smog inspection every 2 years. Hybrids undergoing change of ownership or being registered for the first time in California will also be required to obtain a smog inspection. Details are available on the Bureau of Automotive Repair website.
Does my vehicle need a smog check?
Gasoline-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and alternative-fuel vehicles that are model-year 1976 and newer require a Smog Check, with the following exceptions: Eight model years and newer do not require a biennial Smog Check. Four model years and newer do not require a change-of-ownership Smog Check.
What year is smog exempt in California?
Your vehicle does not need a smog inspection if your: Gasoline-powered vehicle is a 1975 year model or older (This includes motorcycles and trailers.) Diesel-powered vehicle is a 1997 and older year model OR with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 14,000 pounds.
How do I get smog exempt in California?
How Do I Get Smog Exempt In California?
- If you received notification from the DMV that your vehicle needs a smog check but you assume you are excluded, contact the center to obtain a verification of exemption.
- Many vehicles are expected to be checked every other year in counties that need smog tests.
Do you have to do a smog check on a hybrid car?
Currently hybrid vehicles are exempt from smog checks. However in 2015 hybrids may be required to check their vehicles like most others do in California
Can a car be exempt from a smog test?
Deisel cars build prior to 1998 are exempt as well although new deisel vehicles are tested. In addition to the standard test there is also an EVAP test to check that the evaporative system is functioning and a visual smoke test. Electric cars like hybrid cars are exempt from smog checks.
When do you have to get a smog check?
Normally, most vehicles must be smog checked with an ownership change and biennially after the vehicle is 4 years or older. However, if you own a hybrid vehicle then you are exempt from a smog check with a change of ownership and also the first biennial smog check. This exemption ends December 2014.
What kind of smog test does a Deisel need?
Deisel cars build prior to 1998 are exempt as well although new deisel vehicles are tested. In addition to the standard test there is also an EVAP test to check that the evaporative system is functioning and a visual smoke test.