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Qualifying for CA Emission Warranty

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by tonyk81, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. tonyk81

    tonyk81 Junior Member

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    If I purchase and register a new 2010 Prius in CA I know it would be covered by the longer CA emission warranty.

    However if I move away from a CA emission state, and my vehicle is no longer registered in a CA emission state; does the longer warranty still apply since the vehicle was originally purchased and registered in CA?
     
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    macman408 Electron Guidance Counselor

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    To elaborate, from the Warranty & Maintenance guide:

    So by my reading, if you move, you lose the warranty. If you move to California, you don't get the warranty. However, if you start out in a CARB state, then move to another CARB state, but move to a non-CARB state in between, I'd bet you'd have the warranty.

    So write your legislator, and ask him to adopt California's standards so you can get a better warranty on your car. :D
     
    #3 macman408, Dec 12, 2010
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