Seattle Auto Repair

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Vehicle Emissions Testing Building in Seattle The Washington State Department of Ecology reports that the vehicle emissions testing program which started in 1982 will cease. Effective January 1, 2020 you will no longer have to pass an emissions test to get your tabs. We know, bummer! In 2005 our state's legislature predicted that Washington state's air quality would be improved enough to stop vehicle testing in 2020 as per RCW 70.120.170. Based on the Department of Ecology, our state's air quality meets federal air quality standards. Air quality should continue to improve as older cars are replaced with new, more efficient vehicles and the number of cars needing testing is declining. Vehicles that never need testing per ... read more