Question

Emissions repairs done prior to the initial emissions failure count toward the $450.00 minimum needed to qualify for an OBDII emissions waiver. True or False?

Answer 1

The repairs done prior to the initial emissions failure do not count toward the minimum needed for an OBDII emissions waiver.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the question is False. Emissions repairs done prior to the initial emissions failure do not count toward the $450.00 minimum needed to qualify for an OBDII emissions waiver.

The OBDII emissions waiver is granted to vehicles that have failed the emissions test and have made repairs costing at least $450.00 following the initial failure. These repairs must be related to the emissions system. Only repairs made after the initial failure and towards meeting the $450.00 minimum will count towards the waiver.

For example, if a vehicle fails the emissions test and the owner spends $200.00 on repairs beforehand, those repairs will not be counted towards the $450.00 minimum needed for the waiver. The owner must then spend an additional $250.00 on emissions repairs in order to meet the requirement and qualify for the waiver.

Vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs help improve air quality by identifying cars and trucks with high emissions and that may need repairs. Owners or operators of vehicles with high emissions are notified to make any repairs so that emissions are within legal limits.