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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Beginning January 1, you'll get an extra two years before you'll need a smog test on your car. The new law exempts motor vehicles that are 8 or less model-years old from needing ...
Stricter OBD rules: In 2026, all applicable OBD-II readiness monitors must be set for a vehicle to pass, ending long-standing exemptions. Impact on drivers: More vehicles may initially fail smog ...
California’s 2026 smog check overhaul will bring tougher OBD-II readiness standards, closer scrutiny of EVAP systems, and more frequent truck inspections. These changes aim to catch high-polluting ...