EmergencyNrse
San Diego, Ca
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I'm not accustomed to California SMOG checks anyway.
My question: Where do you go to SMOG an RV?
I have seen automotive repair shops advertise SMOG checks for as little as $19.00 for automobiles. I see disclaimers that SUV and other vehicles are more. One place advertised $20.00 extra for any vehicle older than 1995.
The Chevrolet dealer I was leaning towards performing a systems check and tune up is charging $150.00 for the SMOG with no guarantee of passing. Wow! (That's not with any tune-up)
If any Cali members could steer me in the right direction so I don't get taken I would appreciate it.
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RicJones
So. Cal.
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Here is a thread about a place in OC, which doesn't do you much good.
What I did was call around and see if they did MH's and what they charged.
HERE
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J-mans Dad
SF Bay Area
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Emrg,
You just bought that unit didn't you?
The seller in California is required to have the thing pass smog inspection BEFORE it is sold.
Quote:The seller is required to provide the buyer with a valid smog inspection certification at the time of the sale or transfer. Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.
The inspection is not required on a transfer if a biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).
Note: Smog certifications are not required for transfers that occur for any motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. (Determine the oldest-qualifying year model by subtracting three from the current year.) A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. California DMV Smog
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RicJones
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Quote:The seller in California is required to have the thing pass smog inspection BEFORE it is sold
That is true but rarely the case in the real world. Most people will just buy the vehicle and have it smogged. Not the smart thing to do but general practice.
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JT
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First, know what type of "smog check" your vehicle requires; the registration papers will specify this, and this website will provide more information:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smog.htm
I live in the Bay Area of CA and have a 2003 class C on the Ford E450 chassis; it just had its first smog check earlier this month. The total cost for the test and paperwork was $95.00; this is the typical cost for this vehicle. The cost includes a $25.00 charge to *remove the doghouse* to check the EGR valve; this valve is inaccessible unless the doghouse is removed. No *reputable* shop will do a smog check on any vehicle that requires removing the doghouse unless they actually do that and manually check the valve. There's no shortage of rip-off smog outfits that scam customers, cut corners and fake tests; guess who takes the heat for that kind of stuff?
I checked around locally for "certified" shops with *reasonable access for a motorhome*; I went to each shop, and didn't rely on getting correct access/space information over the phone or from the web.
Smog checks for large vehicles with doghouses are expensive, but it's just one of the costs of ownership. The cost for the smog check for *your* vehicle may be different from mine -- different areas of CA, different year and vehicle, whatever -- but be prepared for the fact that the test on a motorhome *will* cost a lot more than a test on a car.
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