California & Imports
The Facts
Defender Traders LLC provides a service of getting your vehicle California Registered.
Prices:
Original Defender Engines - starting at $13,000
Non-Original Defender Engines - LS3's and Hybrids starting at $21,500
What is included:
1. Pre-Testing Procedures
2. Insured Transportation between facilities
3. CARB modifications and Testing
4. Post Testing Registration Assistance
4a. CHP visit
4b. DMV in-person inspection
4c. DMV paperwork and registration
1996 and up:
Require OBD II
1967 model year vehicles and older:
No modifications and testing are required to register the vehicle in California.
1968 model year to 1974 model year vehicles:
Require compliance with USEPA requirements.
1975 model year vehicles to the present:
Require a "Certificate of Conformance" issued by the ARB (CARB)
Diesel vehicles:
1979 model year and older with original-equipment diesel engines are exempt from Direct Import lab testing requirements.
Contact Us
We are more than happy to spend as much time as you need, so you fully understand your options.
A proven track record handling all the logistics from point of sale to issuing California Plates.
California Certification Processing Diagrams
Typical California Certification Timelines:
Once pre-inspection and work is complete, the vehicle is transported to the testing facility where it safely awaits certification.
Pre Certification Tests:
Defender Traders pre-certification tests are encouraged by the testing facility and provide a 100% success rate.
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