Team Adam's Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 So I finally get over my cold and start feeling better this evening - you know, start feeling good and cheery again and BAM! Letter from the DMV arrives. California tags are due and right up there at the top it says: SMOG Certification Required Love it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 How much will that cost you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 How much will that cost you? My tags run $229 before my SMOG cert (which is every 2 years.) The check itself I'm not sure - I'm expecting chuck of change though. It's been over 50 horsepower and 66 pounds of torque since my last SMOG check. And before Richie chimes in - I KNOW Florida does not have these checks any longer - but our Orange Juice is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Ouch and I bitch about sending $75 a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My tags run $229 before my SMOG cert (which is every 2 years.) The check itself I'm not sure - I'm expecting chuck of change though. It's been over 50 horsepower and 66 pounds of torque since my last SMOG check. And before Richie chimes in - I KNOW Florida does not have these checks any longer - but our Orange Juice is better! But Jason, Did you also know that Oregon does not have these checks yet Except in Portland. Also your Vette will not run on Orange Juice:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 But Jason, Did you also know that Oregon does not have these checks yet Except in Portland. Also your Vette will not run on Orange Juice:lol: I love Oregon... maybe I should look into it - if only it had the SoCal weather, that's why AZ is at the top of my wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P's Titan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 yea your 7 years is up. I think for the cars/truck built after 99 or 2k it's every seven years. Before that it used to be every two years. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDieselGarage.com Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 What a bunch of B.S.! Both my trucks, and trailer don't run that much for one year. Oh yeah, no emissions checks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 We don't have those tests in Michigan anymore. I will be renewing my plates in a few days. My Vette runs $32 and my Charger runs $179. Do you renew on your birthday?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P's Titan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Do you renew on your birthday?? nope. CA does not do it that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 yea your 7 years is up. I think for the cars/truck built after 99 or 2k it's every seven years. Before that it used to be every two years. Good luck! It's actually 5 years and then every two years thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P's Titan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It's actually 5 years and then every two years thereafter. right in the middle of us Smog Information<!-- #EndEditable --> <!-- #BeginEditable "content" -->Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles, electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, hybrids, motorcycles, trailers, or vehicles 1975 and older. 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. NOTE: Upon initial registration, nonresident and specially constructed vehicles 1976 and newer require smog certification. The six or less model years old rule does not apply to these vehicles. When you transfer a vehicle that is four or less model years old a smog certification is not required. (Determine the oldest-qualifying year model by subtracting three from the current year.) A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. When a vehicle is more than four model years old, a seller must provide evidence of a current smog certification except when one of the following occurs: The transfer occurs between a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild. A biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification). Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I had heard they bumped it to six, The Smog abatement fee is 12.00 on our Stang so it is cheaper than a Smog Check for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P's Titan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I had heard they bumped it to six, The Smog abatement fee is 12.00 on our Stang so it is cheaper than a Smog Check for sure. fee's! My truck has a weight fee that's $60 or so a year Hey Jason, do you think you will pass? I'm not sure with the Cold Air Intakes most of us put in our rides it'll make us fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Yeah mines 80 on my truck. Just had to pay 229.00 Registration on a freaking 11 year old truck. Also most CAI are not smog legal so they fail for the visual. It really will depend on how well the smog tech knows his stuff. Or if he even cares Edited November 18, 2008 by 97F1504RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P's Titan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yeah mines 80 on my truck. Just had to pay me 229.00 Registration on a freaking 11 year old truck. Also most CAI are not smog legal so they fail for the visual. It really will depend on how well the smog tech knows his stuff. Or if he even cares think mine is 80 as well. Isnt there a CARB label that the companies are supposed to give us CAI owners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) think mine is 80 as well. Isnt there a CARB label that the companies are supposed to give us CAI owners? Not all have them, but yes if the CAI is CARB legal it is suppose to come with a tag attached or a sticker. What sucks is before I got my personal plates I had Disabled tags on my truck which eliminated the weight fee. So when i got my personal tags the lady at DMV did everything she could to try and not have the weight fee go back onto my truck because i went to a portable tag. But the system would not allow it. She even got a supervisor to help and they could not get it to work. First time DMV had ever tried to help me and take money off the registration. Edited November 18, 2008 by 97F1504RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 P, I'll pass the emissions test but the visual will kill me. Pop the hood and first thing you'll see is my ram air induction and my long tube headers. Fortunately, where there is a will there is a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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