I am selling my car and my registration expires in Oc 2007 do I need to provide the new buyer a new smog cert?

Question

I am selling my car and my registration expires in Oct 2007 do I need to provide the new buyer a new smog cert?

Answer 1

No, smogging is the buyer's responsibility when the time comes... depending on the year of the car, he may not have to until Oct 2008. I believe the newer cars are smogged bi-annually.

Even if it's smogged anuually, it's still the buyer's responsibility. Even if it fails and needs thousands of dollars in repairs to pass, it's still his responsibility. All you have to do is provide him with a valid, current registration.

Answer 2

Depends upon state law.

If you're in MA, the buyer has 7 days to get the vehicle inspected and smogged even if you had it smogged yourself last week. AND if the costs of any needed repairs (safety or smog) exceed 10% of the sales price the buyer can force you to take the car back EVEN on a private sale.

Each state has its own rules, check with your DMV, DPS, RMV, BMV or whomever for local guidance.

Answer 3

move of call and/or a bill of Sale is adequate to shifting possession. even as the dealership sells the vehicle, the recent customer will favor to sign in it of their own call. you do not favor to resume the registration after promoting the vehicle, nor do you want to let the broking comprehend the registration is expired.

Answer 4

No...you can do it as a selling point, but a vehicle sold by a private party is 'as is' and it is the buyers responsibility to keep certs up to date.

Answer 5

What state? In most the buyer would have to deal with such things. All you have to provide is a clear title, you could actually even keep your plates if you wanted to (again, in most states)

Answer 6

no its not necessary,,they,ll have to have it done in their name anyway,,so all you need to do is sell it,,that's about it,,let them deal with the new certificate on it,good luck hope this help,s.

Answer 7

No need.