bringing a car into CA

[Dan Simoes]

My sister may be trying to enroll in vet school in CA when she returns
from her assignment in the Peace Corps.  I'm not sure if it makes sense
to get her a car here in NY and have her drive across the country, or
just get the car out there.

I know the cars have to be CA approved as far as emissions, but what
about smog testing, etc?  I seem to recall a few listers telling me it
was very difficult to bring in a new out-of-state car, at least a few
years ago.

Can someone enlighten me?  The CA DMV web pages were not terribly
helpful.

Thanks.

| Dan |