FW: <VV> RE: HB 2465 - Annual Fees & Inspections for Antiques

[Brandes, Guy]

Hi Bill,

I have to disagree with you about the emission stuff just to make a
profit for dealers and manufactures, they are mandated by state and
federal government.  I will admit that both the manufacture and dealers
do make a profit on the repairs but that is on the vehicle as a whole,
and the cars are getting more and more technical and complicated in
order to meet regulated emissions and fuel economy standards.

Regards,

Guy Brandes

65 VAIR 140


Gary:  the opposite is also true.  I am glad NY
doesn't have emissions requirements for the oldies.

This computer stuff has gone overboard in my opinion
and that's one reason I drive a Corvair.

Two of my modern cars got the "check engine" light,
were running perfectly, got decent fuel milage and
were in perfect mechanical condition.  Each car needed
close to $2,000 in work to repair the electronics. 
Needless to say I got rid of both of them before I
would shell out that kind of money.

At least part of this whole emissions stuff was, in
this writer's opinion, designed to net both the dealer
and the manufacturer, hefty profits off the backs of
consumers under the guise environmental
responsibility, which is in of itself a good thing. 
But I am sure emission controls could be done in a way
where the customer doesn't get ripped off for
thousands of hard earned dollars to fix a sensor,
especially after having shelled out five figures to
purchase the vehicle in the first place.

One solution of course is to sell the car after the
emissions warranty expires.

Sorry if I'm ranting or rambling...Bill H.
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