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This information is via: http://www.smogtips.com Section 24007 (b)(2) of the Vehicle Code states it is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate at the time of delivery of the vehicle. There is no provision in the law to sell a vehicle "as is." Therefore the seller is always responsible for the smog certificate even if they mention the car is sold "as-is" because the law doesn't recognize the "as-is" policy.
The buyer has the option of paying for any repairs necessary to get the car to pass the Smog Check but may end up taking the seller to Small Claims Court to recover their costs. Although the law clearly supports the buyer, collecting on a small claims judgment can be difficult, so the amicable solution is usually best. For more information visit... http://www.smogtips.com
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Is the buyer or seller responsible to smog a car if the car is sold from California but buyer is from Iowa and will be registering it in Iowa?
What do you mean smog a car? If car is sold "as is", buyer is responsible for all mandatory smog control equipment. If you mean pass a smog inspection, there are none in Iowa.
What is a smog test?
when they check your car!
Does the buyer or seller responsible for a smog test?
the seller is responsible to present the smog test paper while selling the car, the smog test paper is acceptable within the last 90 days.
Why cant my car pass a smog check?
There could be many reasons why your car will not pass the smog check in your state. The inspection center should have given you a code as to why the car failed.
Do you have obligation if the car does not pass smog check after you sell it?
== == According to California state law at least, the seller is responsible for making sure the vehicle he/she is selling has/can pass a smog check. The seller is supposed to provide a certificate proving that the car passed a smog check within the past 90 days. A smog check "pass" is only valid for 90 days. If the seller does not provide the buyer with a valid smog check "pass" certificate and the car fails a smog check, the seller is responsible for the cost of all repairs to get the car to a "pass" state. There is no provision in CA state law for vehicles sold in an "as-is condition. " In fact, if a seller refuses to cooperate with a buyer, the buyer is encouraged by the state of California to take him/her to court, where he or she will be made to pay all repair costs.But don't just take my word for it. Check out the website of the CA DMV to make sure you're properly informed: http://dmv.ca.govTaken from the CA DMV's website:Q: Who is responsible for obtaining a Smog Check when a vehicle is sold?A: Section 24007 (b)(2) of the Vehicle Code states it is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate at the time of delivery of the vehicle. There is no provision in the law to sell a vehicle "as is." Q: what if the buyer decides to buy the car even with out a smog knowing the car is modified ? The CA V.C state the seller is required to provide a smog prior to the transfer. The V.C Transfer requirement do not include a SMOG in order for the transfer to be made .
Does a used car purchase from a Texas used car dealer have to pass smog inspection?
Yes that used car should pass smog inspection.
What is a smog check?
It is to see if the car is safe for the environment.
What states require a car smog test?
If you visit the site http://www.dmv.org/smog-check.php, you can check which states require a car smog test. Simply click on a state, and it will tell you whether one is required.
can the seller get sued in selling a car that does not pass smog?
they cannot be sued because they are not responsible for it after they sold it
Can I trade in my car even though it won't pass a smog check?
You certainly can trade your car in even if it won't pass a smog check. Some people will even let you trade cars that don't run.
Will your car pass smog test if check engine light is on?
It depends on where you live. In California you will not
When going to the dmv after buying a used car do you get the smog certificate before or after you go to get it registered or do even need to at all it was smogged just two months ago in may?
Check with your local DMV for how long a smog cert is good for but you will need it before you go to get the car registered.
