Next year's registration renewal is when I'll have to do smog check, however I was wondering if I can do smog now and try to retire the car. Is that possible? Answer:
Good news! You can apply for vehicle retirement right now. You do not need to fail a smog check nor wait for the registration renewal process. Begin January 2011 the BAR began accepting vehicle retirements for any reason and at any time.
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