Failed CA smog - LOL :(

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Mar 23, 2010 | 05:01 AM

#11

whiteflash

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From: Benicia, CA

Not through a private seller, this is something that should be negotiated before hand.

also to the OP, check spark plugs as well. If the smog tech sees a CEL that's an auto fail.

Mar 23, 2010 | 05:53 AM

#12

irv_usc

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From: Orange County, CA

LOL. so you didn't notice your exhaust was extra smelly?

Mar 23, 2010 | 08:17 AM

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dang13

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From: Bay Area, CA

It actually didn't smell bad at all. Several people have been in my car - no complaints. And I attributed the deeper tone to the CR exhaust (he swapped it).

Mar 23, 2010 | 01:01 PM

#14

gen2gsr

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From: El Monte

In California a title transfer must be accompanied with a smog check that is newer than 3 months. Sorry, but only fools don't demand this check to be done by the seller.

Any CEL is also an automatic SMOG fail.