Can I sell a vehicle "as-is" that won't pass smog in California?

Question:
I have a car that runs perfectly fine, but the check engine light is permanently on due to a transmission swap. Is it possible to sell this car "as-is" in California?

Answers:

2002 corvette lost the fuel info. - gage goes from e to f and back to e when you start the car. not recording?

Urban:
Basically the answer is 'no' for a retail sale to another private party. The reason is that a smog inspection is required for the new owner to register the car.

why is it?

Also, a sale can be rescinded by the purchaser if a smog certificate is not provided (typically in Small Claims Court, because the value is normally low for non-complying cars).

Does refilling your gastank at the halfway point give you better gas mileage and better for your engine?

The Bureau of Automotive (BAR) repair does have an appeals process. An appointment can be made with a 'referee' who will consider your case. But you need to have a very good position to get their buy-in. They basically say that the car should be maintained in a way that allows it to pass all functional and performance requirements.

My right turn signal seems to be blinking a lot slower?

The car can be sold to a dealer. They can buy, but not sell, cars without a smog test. But believe me, they will pay almost nothing for any car that has a check engine light on. They know that you have no other options!

where is the fuel pump shut off switch located at on a 94 ford. exp i checked the passanger side cant c it?

See url and BAR info below.
Marc

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All motorvehicles later then 1973 must pass smog when ownership is changed.

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I have a friend that changed from a stick to an automatic in his Jeep.. $$$$$..... but after changing the computer so that all of the sensors work .. It did pass smog.. If you can't pass then you can't sell.. unless you just want to sell the engine and trannie ect for parts... good luck..

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yes thats what (as is) means thats the buyers problem once they buy it as is some-one left a plug off or something thats all get under there and check make sure the plugs are all on or reach up in the dash and take the lite out. If i buy a car from you that has a not running motor and put one in later you dont have to prove nothing you sold it to me not working but i can still get the title changed

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