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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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I have an 06 vette I purchased in 2011. in 2011, it had its first smog. i just rec'd the reg this year and did not need smog. does that mean my smog will be due next year.. just trying to figure this out to see if I should do my mods now or next year..

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I have an 06 vette I purchased in 2011. in 2011, it had its first smog. i just rec'd the reg this year and did not need smog. Does that mean my smog will be due next year. Just trying to figure this out to see if I should do my mods now or next year.

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Yeah, in California it is every other year for the smog.

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Yeah, in California it is every other year for the smog.

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Six years from new until 1st smog, then every two years.
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Every other year.
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Every odd year for me
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