Smog Requirements By State

To keep your vehicle legally compliant you need to check the smog requirements by state. Not all states have the same emission rules. You can find all the states smog regulations by going to the DMV's
website at: http://www.dmv.org/smog-check.php.

What Does Smog Exempt Mean

If your vehicle is in a state that requires a smog check, make sure you read all the information at the DMV website. Some newer and older vehicles are exempt from smog.  

  

Salvaged Vehicle Regulations By State 

Just like smog requirements, salvaged vehicles also need to be legally compliant. To see what your state classifies as a salvaged vehicle simply go to: http://www.dmv.org/salvaged-vehicles.php.

Here is what you will find at the website.

• What's a Salvaged Vehicle? 
• Can a salvage vehicle legally be driven again? 
• How to spot a salvaged title vehicle. 
• The meaning of "Junked" vehicles. 
• Vehicle inspections for salvaged titles.

Buying Used Car Salvage Title

There can be great savings buying a vehicle with a salvaged title. But you need to find out why the auto was salvaged by checking it's history first.

Here is a sample of what you will find in a car title search report. There can be great benefits in buying a salvaged vehicle but make sure you also check the smog requirements by state. 

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