Bought a used car for $1 w/o emissions b4 learning req'd for sale (Lakewood: home)

[tokyophil]

Hi, After driving home to Lakewood from Longmont my new, used, cheap 2004 Dodge Neon with a title signed over from previous owners I looked into emissions rules only to discover that the DMV website states clearly the seller must provide an emissions certificate at sale. (I was a virgin private used car buyer until today.)

I only have a signed over title, and apparently I can't register the car until I have emissions. I expected this, but as the purchaser holding only a signed-over title will I be given grief at the emissions station when I try to do it?

I don't have plates for the car; the seller kept the plates. I have a Bill of Sale, Odometer statement, and the title issued in seller's name but signed over to me.

Any thoughts?

Phil in Jeffco/Lakewood

[SkyDog77]

You won't have a problem getting an emission test. The reason that rule is in place is to protect a buyer from purchasing a car that won't pass.

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by SkyDog77

You won't have a problem getting an emission test.

Passing the test might be another issue altogether.

[chilicheesefries]

Yes - the emission test centers are in the business of making money doing emissions tests. Anybody who has the money can go there and get the test done. They even have a sign that says to make sure you need the test because they won't refund your money if you go and end up not needing it done.

If it doesn't pass they have some programs for getting it fixed where the most you would have to pay for repair is $715 (assuming 1968 or newer) before you get a waiver. Also the re-test is free after repair.