Why Your Toyota Might Need A Smog Check Two Years in a Row
We're going to assume that the smog inspection which your Toyota Solara required last year was for the purpose of a title transfer. If our assumption is correct, here is the explanation of why your Solara needs a smog check again this year. The DMV does not reset a vehicle's biennial smog check requirement year when a vehicle is bought or sold. The odd or even number year in which its smog check inspection is due does not change. When purchasing a vehicle which needed a smog check in a previous year, the vehicle will require one smog inspection for title transfer purpose, and a second smog inspection in its first year of registration renewal; a smog inspection will be required two years in a row. You should verify this information by contacting the DMV at (800) 777-0133. Contact the State Smog Check Referee's Office at (800) 622-7733 if there is any discrepancy with the DMV requirements.
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