Originally Posted by SantiP

That's nice! So you can register your car at your insurance company office, too? Or is that only something AAA provides for members?

Originally Posted by EZZ

You get 15, 30 days with dealer tags right. I forget the length of time but yes, you can drive it.

Originally Posted by SantiP

I just checked the tag and it says it's been temporarily registered in the state of Texas.

Does it mean I can still drive it in California legally?

Originally Posted by EZZ

A lot of misinformation going on here. I bought a Texas car and had it shipped here. I didn't pay any sales tax in Texas as I told the dealer I would be using it in California. I had it smogged in Cali and then got it registered though the DMV and paid the sales tax at the same time as registration.

Easy process and the only difference is that you waste a little time doing the smog check and DMV registration.

Originally Posted by SantiP

Do you know how can I find smog places near me?
I checked Smog test stations on the DMV website and none showed up near my county/city/zip-code. I found it weird! Searched it on the following link: -
https://www.bar.ca.gov/pubwebquery/s...ationlist.aspx

Is there something I'm doing wrong? Could you suggest some reliable places where I can get this done?

Originally Posted by EZZ

Smog checks are so commoditized that any place can do it right. You should state where you live so someone on this forum could recommend some places. If you live in San Diego, there is a whole street with a ton of smog places called Miramar road. Try posting in the So-cal forums to see if anyone can give you a recommendation.

Originally Posted by SantiP

I stay in Nor. Cal in Santa Clara County. Do you know any places there?

Also, I heard that the results are automatically synced up with the VIN of my car and they'll show up when I go to the DMV to register it. But is this true irrespective of where I do the smog test from?

Originally Posted by SantiP

I stay in Nor. Cal in Santa Clara County. Do you know any places there?

Also, I heard that the results are automatically synced up with the VIN of my car and they'll show up when I go to the DMV to register it. But is this true irrespective of where I do the smog test from?

Originally Posted by EZZ

Smog checks are so commoditized that any place can do it right. You should state where you live so someone on this forum could recommend some places. If you live in San Diego, there is a whole street with a ton of smog places called Miramar road. Try posting in the So-cal forums to see if anyone can give you a recommendation.

Originally Posted by premier3IS

Im in So-Cal, how do you view the so-cal forum? I'd like to check it out but don't see where to navigate to?

Originally Posted by mjeds

out of state transfer of title or anytime in state a car is sold after the initial purchase requires a smog test, even if said car is under the 7 year mark and brand new, transfer of ownership requires a smog test, which test is determined by that nifty sticker.

they won't provide you with a certificate, everything is electronically transferred, the test results will be linked to your VIN and sent to the DMV, you can get smogged and go register within an hour. I just went through this with my niece, she was staying in Texas with her dance company and decided to buy a car out there, but her home is here in Socal, so she bought there, registered here, and drove home, her car was a 50 state, so we paid $70 for the test only and the taxes and registration at our AAA office (I hate the DMV).

Originally Posted by premier3IS

Why don't you just Google smog test only places near your area, get some names and just check reviews on Yelp... No need to use the DMV site to help you find them.

And yes, its synced to the DMV. like someone else said, just ask for paperwork for proof.

Originally Posted by EZZ

Smog checks are so commoditized that any place can do it right. You should state where you live so someone on this forum could recommend some places. If you live in San Diego, there is a whole street with a ton of smog places called Miramar road. Try posting in the So-cal forums to see if anyone can give you a recommendation.

Originally Posted by SantiP

Hey there! So I checked under the hood and found this sticker there. It says California ULEV125.
Any idea if that means I don't need to smog it?