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From: lwall@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Larry Wall)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: California emissions - (nf)
Message-ID: <940@sdcrdcf.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 23-Mar-84 17:11:42 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 23 17:11:42 1984
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In article <6309@uiucdcs.UUCP> mzp@uicsg.UUCP writes:
>Whatever the case, it does seem unanimous that the cost should be small,
>but estimates range from nothing to the $50 range.  That note of consistency
>is reassuring.

There is a $50 limit to what they can charge for repairs UNLESS YOU HAVE
MODIFIED YOUR EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, in which case there is /*NO*\ limit.
Considering that almost all the expensive parts of your car can be considered
part of the emission control system, some people could be in for a shock.
We aren't just talking catalytic converters, but also carburators, filler
spouts, ignition...

And you won't be able to get them to lie about the test results, because
the approved test gizmo (computerized!) has a little recording tape in back
accessible only to the State.

Of course, if you drive something unmodified and in reasonable shape, it may
cost less than $50.  When I brought my '77 Honda Accord to California several
years ago, it cost me $17 to pass inspection.

Larry Wall
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