Are auto dealers and service departments open for business in Oregon and Washington State during the coronavirus “stay-at-home” requirement?
In most cases, yes, because they are deemed to provide an essential service for people who need to buy or have a vehicle repaired to drive to essential work, grocery stores or medical facilities. But there are exceptions. For example, one Toyota dealer was temporarily closed for deep cleaning after an employee tested positive for the virus.
On September 18, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency notified Volkswagen that it violated the Clean Air Act when installing a “defeat device” which circumvents emissions standards by giving false readings when tested. “Using a defeat device in cars to evade clean air standards is illegal and a threat to public health“, said EPA’s Cynthia Giles.
For years, Volkswagen presented itself as a leader in clean diesel, until its recent admission that it illegally programmed software in 11 million vehicles worldwide to deceive emission testing.