California Smog Test Question
03-24-2012, 06:19 PM
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California Smog Test Question
I have a 2010 GL 350 Bluetec. It is only 2 years old and I just received my CA registration renewal and it says it requires a SMOG Certification.
Has anyone else in CA with a newer model Bluetec had a smog check? I have a 2009 ML Bluetec that has yet to be checked. I thought that SMOG checks weren't required for the first 5 years. Anybody ???
Has anyone else in CA with a newer model Bluetec had a smog check? I have a 2009 ML Bluetec that has yet to be checked. I thought that SMOG checks weren't required for the first 5 years. Anybody ???
03-24-2012, 10:52 PM
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You should contact the DMV. There is probably an error because on their website you're exempted for the first 6 years.
"Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not had a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late fees. However, you will not receive your new registration or year sticker until the smog information has been received by DMV."
I've had this happened to an older car of mine, where they required me to do a smog two consecutive years so I called DMV and they just had me sign an affidavit and that was it.
"Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not had a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late fees. However, you will not receive your new registration or year sticker until the smog information has been received by DMV."
I've had this happened to an older car of mine, where they required me to do a smog two consecutive years so I called DMV and they just had me sign an affidavit and that was it.
