Aaron Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 So, this bonehead MPP in Ontario wants to eliminate emissions testing in Ontario. http://montemcnaughtonmpp.ca/2013/10/18/mcnaughton-continues-to-stand-up-for-ontario-drivers/ I sent him the following. Good evening.I found online, you were born in 1977. This puts you roughly 36 years of age. Got kids? Aren't concerned about the air they're going to be breathing? I'm 30 this year, and it's somewhat of a bleak outlook for the next generation, what they're being left with, and this is coming from someone that doesn't have any kids that would be affected at this point.The drive clean program, in my opinion as a licensed and qualified automotive service technician has reduced the amount of junk on public roads.This program has forced repair of vehicles that otherwise would still be driving around emitting MASSIVE amounts of pollutants.When was the last time you saw one of those old crapcan Caravans sitting at an intersection, smoking so badly you thought it was on fire? Oh, it's been about ten years? There's likely a reason behind that.Do I agree the system is flawed? ABSOLUTELY. The way the current test is done is inefficient. Monitors can be not ready yet vehicle emissions can still be within acceptable limits. The ASM 2525 or the TSI tests were by far a more effective tool.Can't afford to pay? Then you don't play. My truck is classified as "heavy duty" and is subject to the emissions regulations of that section. So my emissions test is $125 on average, versus the standard 35. Do I whine and cry about it? Nope, gotta pay if you want to play. My buddy's F-250 (whereas mine is a F-350) is subject to the light duty test, since the GVWR in the door sticker is lighter.I think petitioning to abolish drive clean is a bad idea, whereas a reform and re-design of the system would be a much more beneficial and effective plan.Thanks for your time, and I ask you to reconsider your opinion regarding this. What do you guys think? I don't think even from the standpoint that HUNDREDS of shops have purchased all the shit required to do the testing... The government is going to be held accountable to reimburse these folks, I'd bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Clyde Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I agree with you Aaron, as much as the system has it flaws, it has improved the situation, and removed some junk from the roadways. I would love to see safety inspections mandatory for all vehicles when renewing licence plates. This would remove a lot of unsafe junk from the roadways, just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Agreed on the annual. at the very least, everything that is actually used as commercial, like fucking taxicabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 We have annual bi-annual inspections now - 4 years if you buy a new car o truck. It used to be annual but in order to save money and reduce wait times at inspection stations this was changed. Now that the economy is so bad the great state of New Jersey has all but eliminated motor vehicle inspections. Now all you get is a document check (license, registration and insurance) and a sniffer in the tailpipe. If they feel like it they might test your gas cap. It is a shame. I know that my Explorer is approaching a level of un-safe yet is had a nice new inspection sticker slapped on it. I know there are vehicles on the road in much worse shape than mine. Seems like the Liberals really don't care about our safety and welfare. Just our money. Nice to see someone motivated enough to speak up and write a letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hopefully you're all sitting down for this big news: No reply from the member of parliament. Probably busy figuring out what expenses they can sham the taxpayers out of next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Aaron, I was driven to drop a message on "Monte's" web site (such a friendly, "I'm yer buddy" kinda name, yeah?) <Sir, I was directed to your thoughts regarding regular vehicle inspections by a fellow automotive technician. I have been a licensed automotive technician in the province of Alberta since 1975. I am an Interprovincial Red Seal holder and have been a Ford Motor Company Registered Master Techician for nearly 10 years. Your comments regarding regular vehicle are, at best, poorly considered and border on the inane. It is because of your provincial regulations that vehicles are in decent state of repair. Without inspections and repair requirements (including penalties for non-compliance) you would soon see conditions deteriorate as vehicles age and wear. One only needs to consider that the "SMOG Reports" that were standard fare for news media back through the '50s and into the '70s are of little to no concern to commuters in this modern age because of emissions controls AND THEIR ENFORCED COMPLIANCE. Left to their own devices, many consumers would avoid repairing malfunctions until the vehicle will no longer move. If you are to seek ways to reduce consumer costs, I suggest you look within some of the areas that your legislature pads MLA remunerations. I would further suggest that you consider that we do not own this planet - we are simpley borrowing it from our grandchildren.> You may expect some drunken rambling on the subject this weekend. Heading for home today after latest chemo - have to come back to Edmonton Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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