Stations may charge for this service and must obtain consumer authorization before performing the pretest. BAR does not regulate prices, but recommends that you shop around and compare prices at several different stations before taking your vehicle in for its Smog Check. Stations are required to post a list of prices charged for the services it is licensed to perform. The smog certificate is valid for 90 days. If you have questions, ask the station to explain the information on the report.
Once the software is restored, have your vehicle reinspected by a licensed Smog Check station. Note that vehicles initially directed to a STAR or Referee station must return to the same station type to complete the inspection process.
If you unknowingly purchased a vehicle with illegally-modified software, you may file a complaint with BAR. Learn more about modified software checks. Modern vehicles are equipped with on-board diagnostic OBD computer systems that perform self-diagnostic tests.
Individual "readiness monitors" or "readiness indicators" are set to "ready" after each test is completed. A vehicle cannot pass a Smog Check until the required self-diagnostic tests are complete and the readiness monitors are ready. For most vehicles, readiness monitors will set during normal operation and do not require any special attention prior to a Smog Check. However, if your vehicle has had recent repairs or had its battery disconnected, the readiness monitors may be cleared and need to reset.
Drive the vehicle for a week or two to allow the OBD system time to set the readiness monitors before taking your vehicle for a Smog Check. In some cases, vehicles will not complete a self-diagnostic test because of emissions-related problem, such as a failed sensor, that must be repaired or replaced.
Your vehicle may require an inspection by a Smog Check Referee. The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version. Google Translate is not support in your browser.
To translate this page, please install the Google Toolbar opens in new window. Smog Inspections. Smog inspections are required when you register or renew registration for a vehicle in California, but there are some exceptions. Vehicle Registration Renewal. Your vehicle does not need a smog inspection if your: Gasoline-powered vehicle is a year model or older This includes motorcycles and trailers.
Diesel-powered vehicle is a and older year model OR with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 14, pounds. Powered by natural gas and weighs more than 14, pounds. An electric vehicle. Gasoline-powered and less than eight model-years old. My car is new. Do I still have to get a smog inspection when I renew my registration? Where can I get a smog inspection? One of these laws requires that vehicles be given a smog inspection every other year in order to have an approved registration by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Unfortunately, some wait until the moment that their registration due date is up to get inspection and run into problems when they find out that their vehicle needs repairs in order to pass, resulting in a delay. We at Southern California Jiffy Lube have compiled a list of helpful information about vehicle registrations in our state for your benefit.
There are other exemptions such as:.
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