New Smog Law in 2013? No Tailpipe Readings?
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New Smog Law in 2013? No Tailpipe Readings?
SmogTips.com - AB 2289 - Smog Check Law California. No more tailpipe smog test. Elimination of tailpipe smog check testing for 2000 model vehicles and newer.
Set to begin January 01, 2013; Model year 2000 and newer vehicles will no longer require the tailpipe emissions test portion of the smog check process. AB 2289 will require late model vehicles be administered the smog check's visual and functional tests only.
Set to begin January 01, 2013; Model year 2000 and newer vehicles will no longer require the tailpipe emissions test portion of the smog check process. AB 2289 will require late model vehicles be administered the smog check's visual and functional tests only.
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1) There's still more than half a year before the new law comes into effect.
2) It says the tailpipe portion is not REQUIRED, but that doesn't mean it can't be done.
2a) If that's the case,maybe smog shops are able to charge more for it and want to preserve the higher revenue.