[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Dr. Foosball

Why would anyone be against smog checks? I have never nad to get one, but it seems like a good thing to me.

I think it is more the cost involved and the bother; I agree, it might be a good idea, it is just the cost factor.

Nita

[RogMar]

Originally Posted by Dr. Foosball

Why would anyone be against smog checks? I have never nad to get one, but it seems like a good thing to me.

This is one of those "theoretical" good things.

In reality (at least when I was stuck in Chicagoland), what happens is you get a notice to appear at a testing lane between <these> dates.

You show up, and the other 512 people scheduled for that day do also.

While you're sitting in line, 7.2 cars refuse to start in your lane at some point.

Juan's new "boom box" serenades you. At least the *bass* part does.

Then, just before you run out of gas, you arrive at the head of the line. A state worker opens your door, tells you to leave the keys in the car, and leaves you with no doubt that you are to sit in *that* room until we come and get you.

After they take their union break, go to look at the vette in lane 3, and go in to get two more candy bars from the employee lunch room, they get around to testing your car.

Eventually they come in, shout your name, give you a readout that says you passed, and tell you when you have to come back.

That........is your day.

Gawd.....I miss the state of Chicago. Like a blister on my....foot.

I bought a mint '81 Cadillac Coupe De Ville out of a collection in 2003. I immediately got a notice of smog check.

I thought......"I hope I get kissed afterwards".

It passed with flying colors. Although I spent another 45 minutes in my waiting room while people came in asking, "What year is that?" What'd you pay for that?", "Do you know where there are any more?"

Yep.....I miss those emission checks.

[HotSpringsLiving]

Originally Posted by adysmom

Why is that a concern of your husband? I don't think you need a smog check on a diesel.

Basically, what RogMar said. The hassle of it. Most diesels are notorious for their black smoke output. It may not be a problem for him, but I'd just rather not find out.

I'm more for the phase out of smog producing vehicles by just letting the old cars just die off .

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by Den Mathias

Is Arkansas a good place for ex-Californians to settle down in?

Just don't try to turn it into California and don't complain, and you should be fine.

Don't need emissions checks. Arkansas has not yet cut all it's trees down (which purify the air, you know), to build houses and condos *yet*. Hopefully, never will.

20yrsinBranson
13 miles from the Arkansas line.

[adysmom]

Originally Posted by Dr. Foosball

Why would anyone be against smog checks? I have never nad to get one, but it seems like a good thing to me.

Do you want to pay for it??? In California its about $35.00 Added on to your car license. And you have to take the time to go get it done, Major hassle.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by adysmom

Do you want to pay for it??? In California its about $35.00 Added on to your car license. And you have to take the time to go get it done, Major hassle.

agree with you, not only the cost, but as mentioned the time, oh what a wonderful way to spend several hours. We all love service stations so much. Luckily AR is still backwards as some would say..Our lives are not over-regulated.

Nita

[Dr. Foosball]

I think it would be worth $35 and a wasted day to get some of the pieced of junk off the road. Maybe it would get rid of some of the beat up redneckmobiles putting around on the roads. I have never seen so many craptastic cars in any other states like I see in Arkansas.

[adysmom]

Originally Posted by Dr. Foosball

I think it would be worth $35 and a wasted day to get some of the pieced of junk off the road. Maybe it would get rid of some of the beat up redneckmobiles putting around on the roads. I have never seen so many craptastic cars in any other states like I see in Arkansas.

Maybe you would be more happy in California.

[strumpeace]

Both Central AR and the West Memphis area are constantly under threat of being declared 'non-attainment' zones for air quality by the EPA. The air quality in those areas is terrible -- among the worst in the country. Be prepared for annual vehicle inspections if you're in those areas. They're coming.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by strumpeace

Both Central AR and the West Memphis area are constantly under threat of being declared 'non-attainment' zones for air quality by the EPA. The air quality in those areas is terrible -- among the worst in the country. Be prepared for annual vehicle inspections if you're in those areas. They're coming.

Interesting, among the worst in the country: where are you getting your information?

NIta