Emissions Testing? -- First Time Vehicle Registration in Centennial, CO (buy, school)

[dclynds]

Hi,

My wife has been trying to find out about if we need to have our vehicles emission tested prior to going to get them registered here in CO. We have a 2004 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Toyota Corolla that were both tested in CA a year ago.

She has been trying to call the DMV here but has been put on hold for a very long time each time she calls.

Hoping a member on these boards can provide a faster (and friendlier) response.

Thanks!

[Snikt]

Yep, you need it on any vehicle older than 4 years. When you buy a new car you're exempt from testing for 4 years. You don't need it every year though, I think it's every 2?

[reed303]

In Colorado, registrations etc are administered by county. In your case Arapahoe County

Emissions testing for the metro area is done by Air Care Colorado You will also need a VIN verification, which can be done with the emission test

Check these 2 websites for more info
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Care Colorado :: New Residents

[vegaspilgrim]

Originally Posted by dclynds

that were both tested in CA a year ago.

Unfortunately each state's emissions test is completely independent of each others', so you will need to get both cars retested with Colorado.

[StealthRabbit]

Send your cars to 'boarding school' in a county that does not have emission req...

[dclynds]

You guys were all very helpful. Thank you!

[ChrisFromChicago]

Go to a toyota dealership to do the free Vin verification (or whatever care dealership that supports your car). If you go to the emission test place, they will charge you.