Does The Responsibility fall on the buyer or the seller ?

Some times we find a used car from somebody selling it that looks too good to be true. It might just be if you don't protect yourself knowing the laws. So many times its happened that we have seen people buying a car without the vehicle being smog tested before it being sold, only for the buyer to find out the car failed the smog inspection at a smog shop once they have already made the purchase transaction with the seller. Current california law stands that the seller is responsible to have the vehicle smog check done and be valid for 90 days in order to legally sell the vehicle to another party. This rule also applies to "sell as is" vehicle sales. Good practice as a buyer is for both parties agree to have the vehicle smog tested at a reputable smog station and for the seller to be responsible to pay for the smog check. The best and #1 thing to always choose as a buyer is to have the seller already have a valid smog check done on the vehicle before even looking at the vehicle in person. The VIR or vehicle inspection report from the smog station should have the time, date, certificate number, DMV ID number, VIN number, license plate number and other various info about the vehicle that was smog tested. Always ask to see a copy of the most recent smog done in the last 90 days to be certain the vehicle has passed with no issues. You can also ask for the VIN number and go to google, type in BAR vehicle smog history. You will be able to see when the vehicle in question was last smog tested. Scams are at their highest they have ever been, if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. As a buyer use the best common sense, do your homework, research, know the laws, don't buy on emotion, and ask a lot of questions. Remember you have the right to walk away from any vehicle being sold to you, even if the deal looks too good to be true.