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subject to a high enhanced or OBD II emissions inspection that fails a first inspection can qualify for a waiver. An attempt must be made to repair the malfunction and the cost for repairs must be at least $450. Many gasoline-powered vehicles (except motorcycles) must be inspected for exhaust emissions during the safety inspection. Exceptions are gasoline-powered vehicles that are 26 or more model years old, or less than two model years old, or registered as historic. Those vehicles are subject to a safety inspection only. 

Diesel-powered vehicles that operate in NYS, even if registered elsewhere, are subject to ran- 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 

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license certificates and outside signs. Make sure you are dealing with a registered or licensed business. 

If you have a complaint against one of these businesses, first try to resolve it with the manage- ment. If that fails, call (518) 474-8943 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. weekdays. You can also write to Vehicle Safety Services, DMV, Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services, Box 2700-ESP, Albany, N.Y., 12220-0700. By regulation, the DMV can receive a repair shop complaint only within 90 days or 3,000 miles (4,828 km) of the vehicle repairs, whichever comes first. 

