Failed CA smog check and moving to another state. What should I do. Montero Mitsubishi, 2001.

So now my question is what to do...should I get that fixed here in California and renew my registration here? Should I register my car in Indiana? If I do register it there, are the smog check regulations as strict there. And will my car pass them there. Is it wise to get all this taken car of there. If so what do I do about the already failed smog here. Also does the smog station send its info strait to the DMV. Does the DMV already know I did not pass and so no mater what state I go to have to fix this problem.

I hope you can help me out...cause I have no idea what to do. And am a little stressed out.

Answer:		Well... the correct thing to do is to have your Mitsubishi Montero repaired in California and pass the smog test; for the sake of clean emissions and overall engine performance. An option you have however is to go ahead and move out of state, and deal with the emissions test program there (which you will have to do anyway, regardless of whether your vehicle passed the California smog check or not). California DMV is aware that your vehicle failed its smog check, however this information stays in California alone, and is not shared with other states. As far as registering your car in California or out of state... it all depends on whether you are permanently going to live out of state or not. California law requires that you register your vehicle in this state within 10 days of finding employment or establishing residency in this state. the state you are moving to may very well have similiar laws. posted by SmogTips Support