When did California start requiring a diesel smog check?
Diesel Smog Check – Since 2010 California has required all diesel trucks and diesel passenger cars which are 1998 model year or newer, and weight 14,000 GVWR or under, undergo a biennial smog inspection similar to their gasoline counterparts.
What happens if you fail a smog test in California?
Diesel cars and trucks which fail the diesel smog test will have to get their vehicles repaired at a diesel vehicle repair shop before retesting. Diesel smog inspections are required during a diesel vehicle’s initial registration in California and once, every two years, thereafter.
How old does a car have to be to get a smog check?
When you transfer a vehicle title, it doesn’t have to undergo a smog check as long as it’s 8 years old or less*; however, the new owner will have to pay the $8 smog transfer fee. If the vehicle is more than 8 years old, you must provide a current smog certification UNLESS: You’re transferring the vehicle to a: Spouse or domestic partner.
How long do smog certifications last in California?
NOTE: Your smog certification is valid for 90 days upon inspection. You must register your vehicle or renew your registration within this time period (unless you are a new resident; see New California Residents above).
How often does a car have to be smog checked in California?
You must register your vehicle or renew your registration within this time period (unless you are a new resident; see New California Residents above). If your vehicle is 8 years old or less, you do NOT have to have your vehicle smog checked every 2 years. Instead, you’ll pay an annual $20 smog abatement fee for your first 8 years of registration.
How old does a car have to be to get a smog exemption?
Similar to transferring vehicles, selling vehicles does not require smog certifications for gasoline-powered vehicles 4 years old or less*; the new owner will pay the smog transfer fee. Diesel-powered vehicles are not included in this exemption.
What makes a car fail a smog test?
Dirty oil is high in hydrocarbons—pollutants that will trigger a smog test fail—so make sure your car is filled up with fresh oil. And while you’re getting the oil changed, ask the technician to do a visual inspection of the engine to catch any cracked, broken, or disconnected hoses that could contribute to a smog test failure.
When do I get my smog certificate from the DMV?
Once your vehicle passes inspection, you’ll receive a smog inspection certificate to present to the CA DMV when you register or renew your vehicle registration. Generally, most smog check stations also report inspections to the DMV electronically.
When did the California Star program start for smog?
The California STAR program began on January 1, 2013. The STAR program sets smog check standards, and it replaces the old Gold Shield and Test Only program. What if my car fails the smog inspection? If your car fails the smog inspection, you should contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Referee Program.
Where can I find a smog check station in California?
You can find a DMV-authorized smog check station near you or visit smogcheck.ca.gov . What is a STAR station? The California STAR program began on January 1, 2013.
The California STAR program began on January 1, 2013. The STAR program sets smog check standards, and it replaces the old Gold Shield and Test Only program. What if my car fails the smog inspection? If your car fails the smog inspection, you should contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Referee Program.
You can find a DMV-authorized smog check station near you or visit smogcheck.ca.gov . What is a STAR station? The California STAR program began on January 1, 2013.