NJ Emissions

Register it in PA added benefit of no front plate .

 

I don't know how far are you from the Flemington DMV, this year I was allowed to stay inside of my F360 and almost do my own inspection, they just hooked it to the scanner...they were quite friendly...I brought the entire facility to a stand still...all the lines stopped to come and see my car and it was so funny to see some jealous faces on a couple of owners of a Porsche and a Corvette, when the technicians told me to stay on the car, because they were afraid to damage it.

 

I have my '83 308 & '95 355 registered as normal cars. no special plates, no special treatment. As such, the cars need to pass emissions inspection every two years.

I've always taken my cars to McPeeks in Ramsey NJ. He has worked on a number of Ferrari and has taken care of my 308 before. This way, if the car doesn't pass the 1st time, he can fix what's wrong.

Both my cars went this year to him and both passed just fine.
$75 inspection fee. Extra tuning is on an hourly basis. He's reasonable & fair.

 

Last time I had a 25+ year-old car (around 2008), I recall that I was exempted from NJ inspections. Is my memory faulty in this regard?

 

I still have regular (non QQ) plates on our '78 VW beetle...I only drive it 4-500 miles a year, but like having the option of driving it anytime (not that I would commute in it- that would be torture). I just go to the local garage every 2 years for the inspection sticker. I'm not sure if they check the emissions on it, but I do know they check the gas cap of all things...

 

I took my '95 355 to the state inspection station 2 years ago. No gas cap check, no other special checks. Just stuck the probe up the tailpipe & checked emissions low rpm & hi rpm. She failed, so off to McPeeks she went for twiddling & then she passed.

I understand that there are still two categories: collectors where no special plates are needed and no mileage check at the state level (insurance may vary). It does require special registration.
Then antique which requires special registration and plates.

I'll see if I can find the law & post it

 

to qualify for historic vehicle registration.
Historic registration may be assigned to an antique vehicle which is at least 25 years old.
Vehicle requirements:
• Owned as a collector’s item
• Used solely for exhibition or educational purposes
• Cannot be altered from the manufacturer’s original design in any way
• Equipped for legal operation on NJ roadways
Historic registration must be renewed every three (3) years; there is no fee for renewal.
Vehicle with historic registration must be covered by minimum automobile insurance coverage
required by the State of New Jersey.
When applying for registration, two color photographs are required: front and side view, left or
right. Refer to the sample photos on pg. 2-4 of this guide for tips on vehicle qualification and
acceptable photographs.

From the NJ MVC site here

 

Collector vehicles

To be classified as a "collector vehicle" you need to apply when you register and make sure that the vehicle is: A limited production vehicle or a vehicle made in limited quantities
Less than 25 years old
Not registered as a "historic vehicle" or a "street rod"
Not driven more than 3,000 miles per year
Insured as a limited use "collector vehicle"
To be classified as a collector vehicle, your vehicle cannot be registered as a "historic vehicle" or a "street rod." Download our fact sheet [23k pdf] for more information.

Vehicles applying for collector vehicle status must be approved by MVC. Follow these steps to apply: Complete the collector vehicle application [41k pdf]
Submit a letter from the vehicle manufacturer, recognized car club or a collector organization attesting to the vehicle’s limited production status. Must be printed on official letterhead
Show proof of limited-use insurance
Include photographs of front, driver side, passenger side and rear of the vehicle









What vehicles do not have to be inspected? Vehicles that do not have to be inspected include:
...
• Collector Vehicles (Odometer and credential verification at Centralized Inspection Facility).
• Historic Plates (QQ)

 

True. But they force you now to choose regular registration or historic.
See it here

 

Is that Cristie getting more state income? Gas prices in NJ seem to be higher - closer to NY that I ever remember in the past.

In NY cars are exempt after 25years. No more sniffing and only $10.00.

 

Can't do that anymore if you don't have a PA drivers license.