I check the SMOG Status website and compare its Certificate Number and it matches the photo of the Smog Check Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR). The result is PASS and the date of inspection of 9/8 matches CarFax, VIR, and SMOG Status. Based on what I see so far the records check out.
To establish the burden of proof "...did something to hide it" you stated above, would this following argument meet the criteria?
- Vehicle passed smog test (according to CarFax report) at 108627 miles on 09/08/23. The cat converter must have been in the vehicle to pass the test.
-Somewhere...
Today the owner of the auto shop that I took my car to has asked me to find out from the seller about this exact issue. He said I should inform the Bureau of Automotive Repair to look into this as well. Will attempt to talk to the seller after Thanksgiving to find out.
Hello,
First time at this site. Two weeks ago, I bought 2009 Subaru Forester with 108K mileage from used car lot in California for my daughter. Upon the driving home from the sale, about 40 miles away, the Check Engine suddenly came on. The following couple days I took the car to a local auto...