Can I register a federal emissions vehicle in California?

However, a used vehicle which is equipped with the necessary Federal Emission components is eligible for California registration as long as the vehicle’s exhaust emissions fall within California’s limits.

Can a used 49 state car be registered in CA?

These are known as “49 state” vehicles. If you are a resident of CA, you cannot register a vehicle that has less than 7,500 miles in CA if it does not comply with CA emission standards –regardless of model year. That means that such vehicles cannot be registered in California.

What’s the difference between California and federal emissions?

How to tell if your car is federal or california emissions. How Can I Tell? Federal emissions stickers will just say, “This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations”. California emissions vehicles will state, “This vehicicle conforms to U.S. EPA and State of California regulations”.

Can you buy a car in CA and register it in another state?

Yes, in most cases, purchasing a car in another state is possible, but there’s more involved compared to buying locally. Vehicle registration, sales tax, and emissions laws vary by state.

Can you buy a car in Oregon and bring it to California?

No, you will have to pay the California sales tax if you are not a resident of Oregon. Even if you are a resident of Oregon and move to California, you will need to re-register the car and pay out outrageous fees to make up for the sales tax.

What does it mean if my car has California emissions?

So when people commonly refer to their vehicle having California emissions, what they actually mean is the vehicle has a dual emission platform encompassing California and Federal requirements.

What is covered under federal emissions warranty?

The Federal Emissions Performance Warranty covers a vehicle if it fails an emission or smog test in its first 2 years of service or 24,000 miles. These components include a vehicle’s Catalytic Converter, Transmission Control Module, and Powertrain Control Module and/or Engine Control Unit (PCM or ECU).

Which states have adopted California’s Vehicle Emission standards?

A number of states other are currently considering adopting the standards. The following 13 states and Washington D.C. (and their supporting legislation) have adopted California’s vehicle emission standards including the greenhouse gas standards for motor vehicles: Washington D.C Act 17-323​

Can I buy a smog certified vehicle in California?

Vehicles smog certified to California standards are referred to as “50-State” certified. If you decide to buy a vehicle from out-of-state, keep in mind that it will be considered new if it has less than 7,500 miles, and will be subject to the pertinent registration requirements for a new vehicle.

Can I register a new car in California?

New vehicles can not be registered in California unless they are 50-State Emissions certified. If you’ve heard about California’s strict smog laws there is no need to worry. The fact is there is difference with California legal and Federal legal emission requirements, and for the most part, California is stricter.

What makes California’s zero-emission law unique?

It is unique in having a federal waiver that allows it to set its own, stricter emissions standards, along with a zero-emission vehicle mandate that requires automakers reaching certain sales volumes to sell a certain number of cars without tailpipes. And where California leads, other states have followed.