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Originally Posted by freebeard
Emissions a well? I may or may not have ever had a car that would pass annual inspections. The Metro seat belts only work if the doors stay closed.  |
Yes, cars, trucks, and vans, below 6,000-lb GVWR, have been required to pass emissions tests, until they reach 24-years of age, after which, only safety inspections are required.
You can drive the car for 24-years without passing the emissions test, as long as you spend at least $600/year, 'attempting' to get the vehicle to pass.
A OEM catalytic converter for a Toyota Camry is $1,200.
The one for 'Spindletop' was $700.
Mustang oxygen sensors were $150 each, and there were five of them!
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GM provided 'lifetime' catalytic converters on the BOLT.
Lifetime brake pads.
Lifetime engine mounts.
Free tune-ups.
Free 'lifetime' oil & filter changes.
Free compression testing.
Free V-belts and serpentine belts.
Free thermostats.
Free transmission service.
Free lifetime emissions testing.
Charging access at all level-3 Tesla charging locations.
Charging access at PILOT Travel locations
Charging access at Flying J travel locations.
$600 /year would provide me 17,800-miles of home 'fuel' ( 3.37-cents / mile )