Failed SMOG test
Jun 3rd 2009, 10:34 pm
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Failed SMOG test
I just bought a secondhand car privately in CA.
Although the vendor had it SMOG'd in December (it passed), is it definitely the case I have to have it SMOG'd again as the new owner before/when I register it?
If so, I could be in trouble as it has just failed it's SMOG.
Is anyone of the opinion it could be worth running again and getting a second opinion before potentially spending a fortune at a mechanic's?
I'm told it only just failed, and in one category - higher than average HydroCarbon level..
Although the vendor had it SMOG'd in December (it passed), is it definitely the case I have to have it SMOG'd again as the new owner before/when I register it?
If so, I could be in trouble as it has just failed it's SMOG.
Is anyone of the opinion it could be worth running again and getting a second opinion before potentially spending a fortune at a mechanic's?
I'm told it only just failed, and in one category - higher than average HydroCarbon level..
