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Originally posted by essasin:
I think the only way you can sell the car without smog is to write out a set of conditions in the bill of sale as an "off road only" and "as is" vehicle.

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nah you are still responsible I believe. If you do find that asshole buyer, I believe they can make you smog it.
 

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Posted by solbrothers (Member # 7524) on :
 
seller is responsible for smog always.

you can get away without it if the buyer is cool or stupid.
 

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Posted by 5OHS5OH (Member # 4665) on :
 
The potential buyer doesn't seem like he cares too much. I just thought I would do a release of liability and sign the title. Maybe I should write out a bill of sale with the "as-is" on there. I am done with smog. Hopefully my deal on a 59 olds goes through.
 

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Posted by Bent70 (Member # 9694) on :
 
You can write whatever on the bill of sale, but ultimately you are responsible for smog according to California.

Honestly, I bought a car and figured on smogging it myself, which I thought was no big deal but a year later I still don't have a smog and no pink. Fighting every leak and issue just to get to the station.
I now wish I had the previous owner smog the fucking thing. ....next time

[ October 05, 2010, 11:23 AM: Message edited by: Bent70 ]
 

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Posted by CobraChick (Member # 9885) on :
 
i heard as long as the buyer and seller make an agreement you can sell it without smog.... if i were you i would just call DMV and ask them
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by CobraChick:
i heard as long as the buyer and seller make an agreement you can sell it without smog.... if i were you i would just call DMV and ask them

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When a car is sold, who is responsible for the inspection?

The seller is required to provide the buyer with a valid smog inspection certification at the time of the sale or transfer. Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.

The inspection is not required on a transfer if 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).

NOTE: Smog certifications are not required for transfers that occur for a gasoline powered motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. (Determine the oldest-qualifying year model by subtracting three from the current year) the four or less model years old rule does not apply to diesel powered vehicles. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner.

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