Posted on 9/28/2021
The state of New York is always hustling and bustling. The only con of living in New York is the air pollution. To minimize the pollution, the state of New York requires a smog check to go along with your safety inspection every year to receive an original registration or an annual registration renewal. By requiring New York residents to receive an emissions test, we can all have cleaner air to breathe. FAQs on Smog Checks/Emissions Testing in New York Q1: Which vehicles are exempt from smog testing? A1: If a vehicle falls into any of the following categories below, it does not need to pass a smog check: Vehicles older than 25 years old New cars less than two years old Electric vehicles Motorcycles Registered farm equipment Diesel vehicles weighing less than 8500 lbs Homemade or custom vehicles refurbished in the upstate area Q2: What is the difference between OBDII testing and low enhanced testing? A2: OBDII stands for On-Board Diagnostics Generation II test. This typ ... read more