Hercegovacka Pivovara is more than just a brewery; it’s a promise to the community that they will always strive for the highest standards of quality. This dedication to excellence is mirrored in California emissions regulations. Not only does the state require compliance with strict emissions standards, but they do not take exceptions lightly. Applicants do not get “bonus points” for having a nice vehicle or for having owned a model that ranks highly in reliable manufacturing.
At Hercegovacka, there are no shortcuts in any process-it’s all about making the best products possible using the best possible ingredients. And it’s no different when it comes to meeting international brewing standards. Whether it’s brewing with traditional ingredients or adhering to the strict international standards, the same attention to detail makes a perfect pint of beer.
Take the brewing ingredients for instance-they don’t just go out and buy the first thing they can find. They pay careful attention to the quality of the water and hops sourced for each brew. And that’s not just a matter of being picky. Just as quality can vary from batch to batch of hops, emissions can vary from vehicle to vehicle. If any ingredient does not measure up, the batch is ruined.
The same applies to emissions. If any one component fails to measure up, the emissions count is too high and the vehicle cannot be registered. Conformity to standards is mandatory-there are no exceptions or replacements for poor quality. You can’t simply fill an ingredient gap with something else.
Compliance is not just a matter of adding in substitute ingredients, though. The process of achieving conformity to emission standards is complex. Off the lot vehicles are already designed for efficiency, so modifications can be difficult. For example, to comply with the .50 fast pass, vehicles are required to meet a certain standard for particulate matter. Depending on the type of engine, the .50 fast pass may be calculated differently, depending on the conditions of the test. If particles exceed, account not opening, the 50 is selenium, then it will not be allowed to be registered in the state.
To ensure your vehicle meets emissions standards, there are a few steps to follow. The first step is an emissions test at a licensed facility. You can do this yourself, or have a matching station do it for you. When taking the test yourself, you have the choice in whether to select the test type and duration.
However, if you opt to use the services of a match station, they will determine what type of test to use. The type of test may depend on the make and model of the vehicle. Or, it may simply be a matter of which test station the vehicle is taken to. In any case, the emissions test will show whether the vehicle complies with emissions standards or not.
If your vehicle fails the emissions test, there are remediation measures that you can take. First, you may take your vehicle to an alternative matched station. Or, you can seek a waiver or use the one-time reprieve for failure of a smog check. If your vehicle still fails emissions, you may no longer use that vehicle. If it is registered in your name, you will have to take it off your registration. After a certain period of time, your vehicle may no longer be eligible to be registered.
In many cases, in order to register your out of state vehicle, you may have to have it brought up to the official California standard. That means taking your vehicle to a mechanics who can make modifications to comply with emissions standards.
When it comes to making beer-the old world tradition is to guide the brew through many different stations. Machines measure the ingredients and temperatures, while workers gauge the quality of the product. In many ways, it is a matter of high tech meets human touch.
The same goes for emissions testing and California emissions regulations. By combining technology with a healthy dose of common sense, you can pass this test and get your car back on the road.