Milesfw

2010 RX450h
Does the dealer have to do the smog check because it is a Hybrid or can any Smog Check place take care of it?

VVRX

The RX450h is exempt from Smog checks here in California.

Milesfw

Great, thanks

Cruiter

Mine will be due next Jan and I don't have a clue how they'll do it unless they just read info from the computer data base. The 1st three years were exempt in GA because it's a hybrid.

RXSF

at least in Cali, new cars dont require smog checks until maybe the 5 year mark, then its every two years. Im not sure how they test hybrids

MEP7557

Same here in AZ. 5 years before the smog check. That's when I trade it in. Have no idea about the hybrid. I don't see why the hybrid would be different it still has a gas engine, still has the possibility of polluting.

VVRX

All hybrids are currently exempt from the Smog Certification Program in California

RXSF

because if you ever look at a smog check report, it lists the amount of CO2 and other gasses when the car is at idle, and at a certain RPM, I believe like 2500. Given that the engine remains off at idle and also does not have an RPM meter, then I dont see how it would work

markrivers

+1 on this..

UCSB

Correct; this is one of the nice things about owning a hybrid in CA.

Akito san

Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't CA have a smog program that if you fail a smog test, you can then apply for assistance for it to be repaired and pass smog?
has anyone gone through this?

UCSB

Low income owners can get up to $500 in repairs done at a CA authorized facility. The facility, not the owner receives the payment for the work. This is often not enough to bring a car back into compliance, but can be helpful.