Received a letter from CARB

[amauri]

This letter came in the mail a couple days ago, please see attached copy.
They are asking me to submit my truck for emissions testing.
I'm not interested in doing this, what you you think?

 

[TFucili]

Not a chance!

 

[p-Bar]

These guys setup in Vista California with a CHP officer there. They stop random motorist to test their cars. My friend is a CHP for the same district I asked what gives he it's voluntary.

 

[amauri]

If my truck is selected, they will want to keep it for 3 - 4 weeks and pay me $2500.

Even if I needed the $$, there's no way I'd let my truck out of my sight for even a single day.

 

[Ram4Sam]

This has been around a few years.....I got the same letter back in 2015 for my 2014 truck.......about a month after FCA bought their lemon back.....

Sam

 

[nukegm]

i would not participate in that study. i cant even sleep if my truck is at the dealer.... and just another reason there is a mass exodus from california. cheers comrade! let us know what you decide.

 

[sag2]

You have nothing to loose. Your truck is at the emissions test center, you get a free car, and $2500 for your trouble. Sounds like a free $2500 to me.

 

[dieselshadow]

Unless his truck is modified in any way. You probably couldn’t plead the fifth at that point.

 

[brucejohnson]

So, why don't they just find a "late model comparable rental vehicle" and use it for their tests That removes at least one entity from the process. I could wash and vacuum my own vehicle just fine without getting paid hard earned tax dollars that could be used for more important things, like fixing a couple pot holes, and potentially receive fewer scratches and dings in the process. I guess I am used to a non-nanny state.

 

[brucejohnson]

Unless his truck is modified in any way. You probably couldn’t plead the fifth at that point.

But you'd still get $100 and no screaming pod people pointing you out according to the letter.

 

[petersonj]

What an incredible waste of taxpayer dollars! Really? $2500 and the use of fully insured and delivered loaner vehicle with unlimited miles of California driving AND your vehicle washed, vacuumed, and delivered back to you with a full fuel tank? I'd feel guilty for taking that money along all of those perks from the taxpayers.

I especially like "this important program" mentioned twice and "this vital program" mentioned in the two letters.

- John

 

[Mark31]

"Don't loan your chainsaw, your shotgun, your trailer, your truck, or your wife. If you had to pick one to loan, loan your wife. She can take care of herself." That's kinda crude, but that's how it is. The people I would let keep my truck for 3 days I could count on one hand and have fingers left.

 

[amauri]

I have no intention of loaning my truck out to anyone, especially not to any agency that is part of this this screwy state.
Not worried about getting busted, mine is all stock.

What an incredible waste of taxpayer dollars! Really? $2500 and the use of fully insured and delivered loaner vehicle with unlimited miles of California driving AND your vehicle washed, vacuumed, and delivered back to you with a full fuel tank? I'd feel guilty for taking that money along all of those perks from the taxpayers.

I especially like "this important program" mentioned twice and "this vital program" mentioned in the two letters - John

I agree 100%

 

[HPSimpson]

No way would I consider loaning CA crooks anything period.

 

[brucejohnson]

"Don't loan your chainsaw, your shotgun, your trailer, your truck, or your wife. If you had to pick one to loan, loan your wife. She can take care of herself." That's kinda crude, but that's how it is. The people I would let keep my truck for 3 days I could count on one hand and have fingers left.

I could NEVER think about loaning my wife out...I KNOW she can take care of herself and I am severely allergic to great PAIN which she would immediately inflict upon me for the mere thought-spark inference... I never said or thought or saw or responded to this thread...I know nothing...

 

[Tuesdak]

You have nothing to loose. Your truck is at the emissions test center, you get a free car, and $2500 for your trouble. Sounds like a free $2500 to me.

Does the loaner have a 5th wheel setup for towing in it? "Free car" isn't a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. Sure they offer you a "like vehicle" aka truck and it may fit your needs.

I have seen the results of some of these studies... It's mainly to see if the vehicles stay in compliance for the emmisions mile lifetimes in public use. If it's out can it be repaired to comply? Set timing, new air filter, how far could they go: sensors, cat, DPF, any emmisions equipment that is in need of repair. This isn't a simple emmisions test (snap test for smoke) you do to get your tags: it's a full certification test.

The $2500 and loaner is a rounding error for the cost of the tests being run. It's a small sum when your payments are high...

 

[JR]

So, why don't they just find a "late model comparable rental vehicle" and use it for their tests That removes at least one entity from the process. I could wash and vacuum my own vehicle just fine without getting paid hard earned tax dollars that could be used for more important things, like fixing a couple pot holes, and potentially receive fewer scratches and dings in the process. I guess I am used to a non-nanny state.

My first thought while reading this was, doesnt Cali have enough govt vehicles to accurately perform these tests? Perhaps not specifically a Ram CTD but they most certainly have some tier IV engines that could be pulled from service during the off season. For example, ODOT (Ohio DOT) multi-purposes their plow trucks when they aren't plowing snow. But because plow season gets quite busy during the winter months in this particular district they have to have enough trucks to keep the roads clear. During the summer months they don't need as many trucks so a few either get parked or shipped to another Outpost for temporary duties if needed. It would be easy enough to schedule one of these trucks with just a little communication between agencies....or perhaps perform the testing on off shift hours....lots of possibilities besides the path they are choosing.

 

[TCDiesel]

You have nothing to loose. Your truck is at the emissions test center, you get a free car, and $2500 for your trouble. Sounds like a free $2500 to me.

Why don't you step up and just donate your vehicle.

 

[TCDiesel]

My first thought while reading this was, doesnt Cali have enough govt vehicles to accurately perform these tests? Perhaps not specifically a Ram CTD but they most certainly have some tier IV engines that could be pulled from service during the off season. For example, ODOT (Ohio DOT) multi-purposes their plow trucks when they aren't plowing snow. But because plow season gets quite busy during the winter months in this particular district they have to have enough trucks to keep the roads clear. During the summer months they don't need as many trucks so a few either get parked or shipped to another Outpost for temporary duties if needed. It would be easy enough to schedule one of these trucks with just a little communication between agencies....or perhaps perform the testing on off shift hours....lots of possibilities besides the path they are choosing.

Did you miss the CARB, This is way above anyone at CARB. CARB is always claiming that CA AIR is cleaner and better. IMO the air is so bad its killing humans ability to process thoughts.

CA Rats are needing federal protection for endangers species.

 

[CMgoFast]

Looks like they sent you some free toilet paper in the mail. I would wipe my Gavin (assss) with it the next time I took a Newsome (shiiit). F carb. F commiefornia