It appears that the state is willing to crush our cars free of charge here in CA if we don’t pass the new on-the-road sniffer tests. That’s right, it won’t cost you a cent according to this LA Times article on the front page today, in which these sniffer tests will be expanded greatly now. This free service sure is good to know for those with expensive 500+ HP modified hydrocarbon spitting show cars.
As I understand, our cars are exempt from the formal bi-annual smog tests due to the age of our cars. However, I believe that although our cars are exempt from this formal testing, it doesn’t negate the fact that we must still be smog compliant and meet emission requirements. So, it seems these on-the-road sniffer tests will apply to our cars.
I don’t think I want the free crusher service, so I sure am glad the Pantera was made with a flat decklid, so I can pull up my chair in the garage and use the car as a picnic table.
Article:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-smog14aug14,0,6...ll=la-home-headlines
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