Does a 1978 need smog in California?

Does a 1978 need smog in California?

Answer: Yes, currently a 1978 model year vehicle is required to be smog checked, both during initial California registration and every two years thereafter.

Do imported cars need smog?

So even if you buy a 25 year old vehicle from another state, California requires the vehicle meet EPA requirements for the year of the vehicle, and a smog test prior to registration. This cost can be anywhere from $4000, to $10000 for most JDM market vehicles.

What are the exemptions for smog in California?

Exemptions California requires all vehicles to undergo a smog inspection EXCEPT: Gasoline-powered vehicles model year 1975 and older. Natural gas-powered vehicles weighing over 14,000 lbs..

Can a diesel vehicle be exempt from a smog check?

This smog exemption does not apply to diesel powered vehicles. Out-of-State Vehicles – The six year or four year smog check exemption is not applicable to vehicles which have been brought in from out of state and require initial registration in California.

How often do you need a smog check in California?

Both diesel and gasoline powered out-of-state vehicles require a smog check for initial California registration, and every two years thereafter. See exemptions below.

Can you drive a Toyota in California Smog?

And they don’t mess with you Navid cause you drive a Toyota LOL For any car to come in to California has to be smog legal doesn’t matter if for a ten minutes or 100 years. So a PO box wouldn’t work?

Exemptions California requires all vehicles to undergo a smog inspection EXCEPT: Gasoline-powered vehicles model year 1975 and older. Natural gas-powered vehicles weighing over 14,000 lbs..

This smog exemption does not apply to diesel powered vehicles. Out-of-State Vehicles – The six year or four year smog check exemption is not applicable to vehicles which have been brought in from out of state and require initial registration in California.

When do you not need a smog inspection?

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. Powered by natural gas and weighs more than 14,000 pounds.

Can a 30 year old car bypass the smog test?

AB550 seeks to amend that law to allow vehicles 30 years or older to bypass the test, but only after a series of steps. Here’s what the changes state: 44011.7.