Moving from CA to VA - questions about "safety" and "emissions" inspections
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Moving from CA to VA - questions about "safety" and "emissions" inspections
As the title states, I'm a Cali boy relocating to NOVA, specifically the McLean or Arlington area. in CA we have SMOG checks but they are typically reserved for cars more than 5 years old. We do not have "safety" inspections of any sort.
My question is, what do I have to watch out for coming to VA, if I want to mod my car? With respect to emissions, is a visual inspection part of the deal? that is, if i have intake and exhaust, or even a supercharger, but still produce clean emissions (still have cats and good tune) will I fail the inspection? Do I need to pull off my mods for the inspection and then reinstall them?
Basically, how bad is it...
Thanks!
My question is, what do I have to watch out for coming to VA, if I want to mod my car? With respect to emissions, is a visual inspection part of the deal? that is, if i have intake and exhaust, or even a supercharger, but still produce clean emissions (still have cats and good tune) will I fail the inspection? Do I need to pull off my mods for the inspection and then reinstall them?
Basically, how bad is it...
Thanks!
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To the best of my knowledge, you will pass VA emissions inspections so long as you produce clean emissions. HOWEVER, keep in mind that Virginia is one of the most non-car modding friendly state you can every live in. Anything that is not factory is technically illegal and grounds to be pulled over. I know a VA trooper who told me that the reason everything is illegal is because the law specifically reads, "to prevent 'Fast and Furious' type cars" lol
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i moved from san francisco to va a few years ago... va cops get pretty **** sometimes, and i've noticed that the things that you need to watch out for are things like tint (50% front 35% rear), exhaust, and front license plate.
as for inspections, there are a lot of places that are pretty lenient when they check your vehicle, especially in the NOVA area. all depends on where you go.
as for inspections, there are a lot of places that are pretty lenient when they check your vehicle, especially in the NOVA area. all depends on where you go.
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