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Asked: Dec 28, 2007 - 08:36 PM

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Are diesel cars allowed in California?

Is it true you that in California you can't buy new diesel cars? If I move to California with a diesel vehicle will I be allowed to register it?

In Fuel Type / Drivetrain > Diesel
In News & Events > Legislation
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mr_shiftright

Date: Dec 31, 2007
Time: 12:33 PM

It's my understanding that you can register your car in California if it has over 7,500 miles on it, but by all means check the regulations (they are always changing) with the State of California DMV. Here is their website: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

Source: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

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aznraptor

Date: Jan 10, 2008
Time: 03:23 AM

Welcome to the horror that is CARB

to my knowledge *live in SF Bay Area*, you can register a diesel car here but there are currently no CARS that meet the CARB emissions standards. BlueTec is coming out soon. you can always check with the DMV, but they should be okay with it

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andres3

Date: Jan 30, 2008
Time: 04:28 PM

California simply has, and always does, have stricter more stringent standards when it comes to the cleanliness required of burning fuels.

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