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CARB explains emissions warranty rules to BAR advisory group; recalls and parts backorders can block registration
Summary
California Air Resources Board staff told BAR advisory members that state emission warranty rules can require manufacturers to cover SmogCheck‑related repairs but that registration status, part‑cost thresholds and manufacturer recall reporting determine whether a vehicle can be cleared.
A California Air Resources Board (CARB) presentation to the Bureau of Automotive Repair advisory group reviewed the state's emissions‑warranty rules and how they interact with SmogCheck and BAR inspections.
Jerry Ho of CARB outlined the core California warranty timeline: manufacturers must warrant emission‑related parts for three years or 50,000 miles; higher‑cost emission parts are covered for seven years/70,000 miles where CARB defines them as “high price parts.” For model year 2024 CARB’s high‑cost threshold is $740 (parts and labor combined), adjusted annually for inflation. Certain ZEV categories receive extended coverage: transitional or partial zero emission vehicles (TZEVs) have many…
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