by pitterpat2 on September 30th, 2006

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If I bought a car from a private party that did not have a smog certification within the last 90 days, what are my legal remedies if the car will not pass smog inspection after the money has been paid. It would require spending $500+ to fix to pass smog.

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by Ullyses on September 30th, 2006
Two words - caveat emptor.

It's Latin, and means let the buyer beware. If you purchase privately you buy sight as seen, and if you miss something there is no warranty like with a limited company. Sorry.
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- In California, it is the sellers responsibility to provide a smog certificate, that is a law, "as is" or not!! Smog certificates are only good for 60 days.
  
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  by tjatherton on September 30th, 2006
- OK, but it is still up to the buyer to prove that there was not one. I don't know what one is, but if it lasts only 60 days do you have to get a new one every 2 months? If not, then what is its purpose?
  
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  by Ullyses on September 30th, 2006
- That is incorrect. The seller must provide a smog certificate to transfer title.
  
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  by OhLook - IamNoLongerAnonymous on November 30th, 2009
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