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subject to a high enhanced or OBD II emissions license certificates and outside signs. Make sure
inspection that fails a first inspection can qualify you are dealing with a registered or
for a waiver. An attempt must be made to repair licensed business.
the malfunction and the cost for repairs must be
at least $450. Many gasoline-powered vehicles If you have a complaint against one of these
(except motorcycles) must be inspected for businesses, first try to resolve it with the manage-
exhaust emissions during the safety inspection. ment. If that fails, call (518) 474-8943 between
Exceptions are gasoline-powered vehicles that 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. weekdays. You can also
are 26 or more model years old, or less than two write to Vehicle Safety Services, DMV, Bureau of
model years old, or registered as historic. Those Consumer and Facility Services, Box 2700-ESP,
vehicles are subject to a safety inspection only. Albany, N.Y., 12220-0700. By regulation, the DMV
can receive a repair shop complaint only within
Diesel-powered vehicles that operate in NYS, 90 days or 3,000 miles (4,828 km) of the vehicle
even if registered elsewhere, are subject to ran- repairs, whichever comes first.
dom roadside safety tests by the NYS Police and
the NYS Department of Transportation. Vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) more
than 8,500 pounds are subject to a Diesel fuel
emissions inspection.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST BUSINESSES

The DMV regulates motor vehicle dealers,
inspection stations and auto repair shops. These
businesses should be identified by registration or