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Is The Original Owner Responsible for Getting the Smog Check Before Transfer of Title?

My mom bought a 1991 Honda Accord EX in San Diego, CA and once she went to register it they asked for it to be smogged. Apparently the original owner never got it smogged before he sold it to my mom. The car won't pass smog due to high HC. ...

I Think I Bought a Junk 2000 Ford Taurus

I think I made a huge mistaking buying a 2000 Ford Taurus from a seller who claimed it was in perfect shape. After driving for only two days the engine overheated and now the car is in a mechanic shop. The seller won't even return my calls. ...

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