29 Oct 11 10:18, TOM WALKER wrote to ROY WITT:


 RW>> I used to pass a $20 to the smog check guy in California to do that.
 RW>> Eventually the state got smart and tied the smog check machine to a
 RW>> main frame in Sacramento. No more cheating...

 TW> Well the tesy guy can "Accidently" stick  the probe i
nthe Wrong ail
 TW> Pipe!!  :-)  :-)

Been there, seen that... 8^)

 TW> Some cars now Must be inspected by a Smog Test Only station.

Really...

 TW> If the state determines your vehicle will most likely fail a smog
 TW> check, the California DMV will send you a registration renewal notice
 TW> stating whether you must take your vehicle to a test-only station.
 TW> Owners of vehicles that fall under this High Emitter Profile, (or
 TW> those who own a vehicle among the 2% randomly selected) will see the
 TW> following printed on their renewal: Smog Certification Required at
 TW> Test-Only Center.

And the cost for this is what? Exorbitantly high.

 TW> By law, the test-only facilities cannot repair your vehicle. You must
 TW> take it to a Test-Repair or Gold Shield station.

Wow...it has to be cheaper to trade it in...

 TW> For more info on station specifics, visit the official site of the
 TW> Bureau of Automotive Repair. This site also offers a station list so
 TW> you can find an appropriate facility nearest you.

And Gerry Brown wonders why people are flocking out of California...


                R\%/itt


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