I am selling a car that will not pass smog. I am advertising it as "will not pass smog"

My question is, am I still liable if I sell it and the buyer cant pass smog even though it was clearly advertised as "will not pass smog" ? What if I have a written contract stating the buyer has to fix the car to pass smog?

Anyways I looked around on google for a little bit, but I couldn't find what I was looking for.

Thanks,

Jon

 

I've sold 3 cars in CA (that require smog, as some were older Datsuns). All required a smog cert FROM THE SELLER to the buyer. As far as I understood it, they need to present it to DMV to get the regi. There may be something with them registering it as NPO, but I don't know. Best bet is to stand in line at your local horrible DMV. Bring a book and earplugs.

 

Seller's always responsible for smog... unless the vehicle is "salvaged" - i'm not sure then.

 

You can sell a car as is, the new owner assuming they want to register it would have to smog it then, but you can sell as is in non running condition if you want to but they can register it.