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Emissions testing: oh what a joy!

GasBuddy Blog -- The day I long dreaded, and perhaps others equally hate, is finally here. I received a notice that my vehicle must be tested to meet emissions standards. While it's an annoyance for a car enthusiast like me who modifies their car, I'm certainly not alone. In fact, 33 states have some sort of emissions program either because they've opted to, or because the EPA requires them to.

While some states have partial emissions tests based on where you live, in some states any and all motorists are required. We all know (or should) that California has among the most stringent air pollution standards, so its no surprise that vehicles there must undergo a smog check every two years. Similar programs exist in the northeast, where motorists in...

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Submitted Jul 20, 2012 By: PD

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bluemama Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:25 Points:13,500 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:00:28 PM Ignore bluemama Report Abuse Florida used to have "Inspection Stations" we had to take our cars through, which checked mainly for safety issues, like are headlights aimed properly, tires in great condition, turnsignals work, brake lights work, & exhaust fumes. The state quit doing inspections some 20 years ago. I didn't mind doing it & it did keep a lot of derelict vehicles off the roads. A driver had 10 days to correct any violations or defects found, & then had to be re-inspected before driving the vehicle any more. They could bring those back & employ a bunch of people & help the economy.
briandbec Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,234 Points:498,315 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 10:56:41 AM Ignore briandbec Report Abuse Annual exam. Long wait. 3 cars, so 3X/year.
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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 3:47:51 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I used to live where they had them. But it didn't really seem to help that much. Most ppl drove a bad vehicle till close to inspection time, fixed it up just enough, then back to driving it until the next inspection (if it was going to make it).
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,814 Points:500,660 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:09:04 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Mass used to do a rolling road test as well. But those expensive devices have all been ripped out and trashed. AWD cars made it impossible to do the test.
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mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,535 Points:1,996,145 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 1:20:02 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse In NJ it's every 2 years - emissions only - a pain but needed. The joke is that because of budget cuts all other safety testing has been dropped. If you pass the emissions you get your sticker - even if the brakes are not working, no horn, no lights, bald tires, cracked windshield are all ok.
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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,960 Points:2,343,560 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 5:30:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Vehicle testing has been done for a long time, too long (Portland 1985)! Testing is done in Portland and Medford, not state wide and they will check for modifications to the engine or exhaust. Breathe cleaner air or brrreathe the pollution. Vehicle inspections cost money (for 1975 or newer), supposedly to support the program. I remember when vehicles were allowed to operate as they wanted, sometimes you couldn't walk down the sidewalk or get near a road without smelling strong exhaust fumes from car after car. Stinky! Stinky! Stinky! Not anything like today when you hardly ever smell the exhaust of any kind after they pass by or when you walk behind. 'Coming out of the closet' Barry likes that! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012
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