[W126 Coupe] Ever heard of Air Care in Lower Mainland of British Columbia - Canada

[Jay Hirsch]

At least in  the US  cars 25 years older are exempt from this in most  
of the states states.
California being on a different wave length  would not speak for that  
state
all the best
Jay H
On Nov 19, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Mark - FosterFirst wrote:


> Hi MB Coupes Group,

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> I have a little problem. There is such a thing where I live called  

> Air Care for vehicles ( older ones especially ) It’s a bit of a  

> farce, but there is no choice as you can’t insure a car here  

> without it. ( Check it out if you are interested - http:// 

> www.aircare.ca/aboutus-overview.php )

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> So, when I recently had my ’82 – 380SEC tested, it failed. The  

> engine was rebuilt a few years ago and only has about 14,000K on it  

> so I am confident that whatever it is not a huge deal. Still....it  

> has to pass the test. My thinking is the catalytic converter in the  

> exhaust needs to be replaced. I haven’t found a good mechanic here  

> as every shop seems to look at my car as one that provides a well- 

> paid tutorial.  I am a little hesitant to turn it over to a shop  

> purely because they deal in Air Care concerns.

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> So...here’s the question. Is there a Coupe owner on the MBCoupes  

> site that is from the Lower Mainland of British Columbia Canada &  

> who can send me to a good mechanic that is reasonable in work and  

> price?

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> Would greatly appreciate it.

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> Thank you all – and for all the advice over the years.

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> & all the best,

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> Mark

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