Can a test only station sublet repairs?

A test-only station is defined as a facility that performs emissions testing but is prohibited from making any repairs on the vehicles tested. This regulatory framework is designed to ensure an unbiased assessment of the vehicles' emissions and to prevent any conflict of interest where a station could profit from repairs that might affect test outcomes.

Therefore, a test-only station cannot sublet any repairs because allowing them to do so would contradict their role as independent testing facilities. By not making or subletting repairs, these stations uphold the integrity of the testing process, ensuring that the emissions results are accurate and not influenced by financial motivations related to vehicle repairs. This regulatory rule ensures fair play within the smog check program, protecting both consumers and the environmental standards in place.