No such thing unless your car is not required to get smog or was built before 1976. CA requires smog test on all title transfers and bi-annually in most counties.

There are serious fines and penalties for rogue smog operators so there are a lot less of them out there than there used to be. I'm sure they can still be found...

 

Not sure how I'd so this but the thought definitely crossed my mind...

 

Did you contact VF? I bet they sell quite a few of these kits in California.

 

I'll be I'm contact with them tomorrow (if they're open)

 

Ya I've gotta find a place like this

 

Look for a guy who pops the trunk to inspect the engine and you're all set.

 

Haha was seriously going to try and find someone who popped the hood to check the engine

 

Just as a quick update I found out that a new rule has been issued and it's actually the sellers responsibility to have to car smogged before the title can be transferred. I'll keep you guys updated. Thanks for all the help

 

The good news is with the 991 the visual inspection will no longer be a problem. When you pop the engine lid on a 991 it looks like you popped the cover off of an office computer! All you see are couple large fans!! You could have a nuclear reactor in there and they would never see it!

 

How did you transfer ownership when you bought the car? You had to go through the DMV or Auto Club at which time you had to show proof of emissions.

"A good first step is to determine whether or not you need a smog certificate. When selling a car in California, you must change the title over to a new owner. When you do this through the DMV, you will be required to provide proof of smog certification in the state of California. You will not be required to have smog certification if your car is a hybrid, made before 1975, diesel powered, electric, powered by natural gas and has a GVW in excess of 14,000 pounds, electric, being transferred within a family, or a motorcycle, trailer or vessel. If your vehicle is none of these things, you will need to obtain smog certification. You can do this at most local garages. The garages that provide this service will post it prominently. It is important to note it is the responsibility of the seller to have the vehicle smog certified."

Did you buy this Porsche out of state? If so, you have the obligation to meet and prove California emissions compliance.

 

I think he just bought the car but doesn't have title yet. Hence, the need to pass smog and then transfer title. This will be a challenge but if he's successful, he'll have to go through it again in two years dave

 

I did it like I have in the past with all of my other cars. I exchange payment for the pink slip, then registered the car at the DMV. In the past they gave me a temporary registration and then something like 45 days to smog, which would be electronically sent to the DMV, upon which full registration would be complete/sent to me. In this case I exchanged payment for the pink slip on Friday, (previous owner released liability) drove the car home on Saturday and planned to register with the DMV today.

 

I heard some people take off the SC prior to each smog test, and put it back on afterwards.

 

Yeah, that's around a $2500 ordeal. If the SC comes off, it's going to get sold...

 

Seller responsibility for the smog isn't new. Been around for a Long long long while.

If course, check your bill of sale. Most of those are 'as-is', thus getting it smogged may be your responsibility.