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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton
Not true. A private party can sell a car with an agreement in writing that the car won't pass smog because it has a bad engine. As long as both parties agree to that, there is no liability for the seller.
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Hey Steve is there a magic request you make at the DMV? They have always blocked me from transferring title with no smog certificate. I would absolutely love to find a work around.
For the OP, the liability you can face with an un-transferred title is all the tickets, tows, etc. the vehicle may receive will accumulate in your name until the title is transferred. And it may be 2 or three sellers down the road before someone tries to transfer it, especially at this price point.
Yes, if you file the paperwork when you sell you are ultimately in the clear, but it can be a huge time wasting, frustrating hassle clearing your name with all the agencies that may be involved. For some reason, they don't like to believe it is not your car anymore, they just want your money and they have your name.