I thought I would post this as we know it can be difficult to register a grey market car here. I saw this on Facebook so there is hope:
“DMV had placed hold on my vehicle's registration because of ARB's requirements. They asked me to contact ARB and get their approval, which I did. Air Resources Board provided me with the name and contact information of several companies that conduct testing that complies with the requirements of the ARB. I contacted them one by one, explained the situation, provided them with the DMV letter and ARB letter and asked them to respond to me in writing if they would conduct testing that ARB required. None of them had the right equipment and proper licensing to do so. After receiving response letters from all of them indicating that at this time, they were not able to conduct the tests that ARB required, I sent them all to ARB and after a long review and checking (by ARB) they have issued a letter exemption. That letter went to the DMV in Sacramento to remove the suspension on my registration and register my vehicle. That's all.”
“DMV had placed hold on my vehicle's registration because of ARB's requirements. They asked me to contact ARB and get their approval, which I did. Air Resources Board provided me with the name and contact information of several companies that conduct testing that complies with the requirements of the ARB. I contacted them one by one, explained the situation, provided them with the DMV letter and ARB letter and asked them to respond to me in writing if they would conduct testing that ARB required. None of them had the right equipment and proper licensing to do so. After receiving response letters from all of them indicating that at this time, they were not able to conduct the tests that ARB required, I sent them all to ARB and after a long review and checking (by ARB) they have issued a letter exemption. That letter went to the DMV in Sacramento to remove the suspension on my registration and register my vehicle. That's all.”