Who needs a California smog check and who is exempt. The eight-year renewal line, the four-year sale line, and the $20 fee that replaces the test.
Failed a California smog check? BAR’s Consumer Assistance Program pays up to $1,450 in repairs, plus retirement incentives and the $650 Referee waiver.
Buying from a private seller in California? The smog rule, the 10-day deadline, the title signature traps, and what to do if you already bought the car.