DeTomaso Mailing List: December 97, Message #36
     



From: 	Dennis Antenucci <itbewild@gte.net>

Subject: Re: Smog Check II in operation

Date: 	Wed, 3 Dec 1997 23:37:26 +0000



Reposting...

> 

> Yo People,

> Let me add this is BIG business...My wife took her car to the "Smog Pros" the other day.

> Never had a problem with this car before. The car is tested. The Smog Pro

> Guys show her that her car not only did not pass but is also  a "gross

> polluter"!!!

> I get home, she's ready to spit bullets. I said, wait a minute something

> is definately wrong here and it's not the car...

> Bottom line is we retested at another garage, they said, the car exceeds

> the NEW standards and is better then new and they have run into several re-tests of BAD tests

> from Smog Pro's and other questionable dealers tests. Mary Ann had to go to a testing

> facility and re-test, time cost, etc, major pain in the ass. I got

> blaimed of course. What else is new? :-]

> 

> She did fill out a state complaint form and we are going after the

> owners but be advised there are folks out there scamming, taking

> advantage whereever and with whomever they can. . .Be careful people.

> Mad Dog

> Rick in Ca. wrote:

> >

> > All,

> >

> >     A small addition to Shane's post. Local newspaper article stated

> > that the cost for a smog test  will probably double, approx $50. Due to

> > cost of new equip,

> > training etc...