The OWNER (no matter what capacity) is responsible.
State of California 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). Starting January 1, 2005, smog certifications will not be required for transfers that occur for any motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner.
ha! you wish! no Along the Front Range (Denver and areas north and south) a car can NOT be sold that won't pass an Emission Test. Here, the SELLER is always responsible. I should know, I've been E-testing for 23 years.
In most cases, it is the seller's responsibility to provide a current smog certificate when selling a vehicle. However, it's always a good idea to check your state's specific regulations as they can vary.
Probably not as the emissions test (Smog test) is carried out by inserting a sensor into the exhaust pipe.
yes it suppose to circulate the smoke if clogged smog test will fail
when they check your car!
The mortgage lender is responsible only for assuring that the value of the home is sufficient to back the loan, unless state regulation places additional responsibilities on them. Unless the state has required that the seller test for and reveal whether or not asbestos is present, it is the buyer's responsibility to identify such issues before the sale is closed and to seek either lower price or removal of the material by the seller. Identifying such problems is the function of the Engineering inspection that the potential buyer should obtain as a condition of proceding with the sale.
If you visit the site http://www.dmv.org/smog-check.php, you can check which states require a car smog test. Simply click on a state, and it will tell you whether one is required.
No, it will not pass the smog test with a defective or removed O2 sensor.
There are a few states that are required to have smog checks. One of these states that has the most smog in the United States is California and it's necessary as smog is very harmful to the environment.
no its illegal