What is a 49 state vehicle?
These vehicles (49-state) are made with smog equipment that meets federal emission standards, but not California standards. California-certified (50-state) vehicles are made to be sold in California. Check the Label.
Can a used 49 state car be registered in CA?
These are known as “49 state” vehicles. If you are a resident of CA, you cannot register a vehicle that has less than 7,500 miles in CA if it does not comply with CA emission standards –regardless of model year. That means that such vehicles cannot be registered in California.
What is a 50 state vehicle?
If the vehicle was manufactured to be sold in California and to comply with CA emission standards, it is referred to as California certified or a 50-state vehicle.
How do you know if your car has 50 state emissions?
Look at the VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION label clearly displayed in the engine compartment. It meets California emissions specs if the label says “California emission standard (CARB certified)”, “sale in all 50 states (50-state certified)”, or “sale in the northeast”.
Is my car 50 state legal?
The rule is that you cannot register a NEW car in California with less than 7,500 miles in the odometer if it is not 50 state, even a 10 year old car with less than 7,500 miles is considered a new car.
Can I buy a car in California and register it in another state?
Yes, in most cases, purchasing a car in another state is possible, but there’s more involved compared to buying locally. Vehicle registration, sales tax, and emissions laws vary by state.
Is it cheaper to buy a car out of state?
The Car Might Be Cheaper However, if you are willing to look out of state for your next ride, you may be able to save a good bit of money. While you may incur delivery fees and other charges, depending on the price of the car, it may be worth it.
Does my car meet US standards?
To find the emissions label in your vehicle, look for it in these places: The car should have a sticker by the drivers door that specifies the car fits US standards and safety regulations. Second sticker is under the hood and specifies whether the vehicle fits US emissions, or both US and California.
Can I buy a new car in Oregon if I live in California?
The car has to be registered in Oregon. So you’d need someone’s address. And you will have oregon plates. You can drive around with oregon plates, but if you’re a residing in California for over a X period of time (something like 90 days… don’t quote me on that) you need to get your car registered in California.