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• What is Test-Only Smog Check Station ?

Test-Only stations are privately-owned and licensed by the California State to inspect and certify most vehicles including those vehicles directed to Test-Only station for their Smog Check. They are prohibited from performing any repair services.
 

• What is STAR Station ?​

STAR Stations are Smog check stations that meet higher performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Star Station can test any car requiring a smog check.​​

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• Who is responsible for obtaining a Smog Check when a vehicle is sold?​
  ​​​​It is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog check certificate at the time of delivery of the vehicle. There is no provision in the law to sell a vehicle "as is".

 

• For how long is a Smog Check certificate valid?

A smog check certificate of compliance or non-compliance is valid for 90 days.
 

• Do I need Smog Check on sales within immediate familly ?

The California Vehicle code exempts transfers from parents, grandparents,
children, grandchildren, siblings, or spouses from the smog inspection requirement.