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Vehicle emissions testing is part of the State of Colorado's overall strategy to improve air quality in and around the Denver-Boulder region. To find the answers to specific questions, click the links on this page or visit our site index.
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May 12

Emissions
Standards
Tightened
May 5
Pass/fail standards for vehicles due for their emissions inspections have been revised as part of efforts to curb ground-level ozone pollution. The changes were proposed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and approved by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission in March.

Click here to view the new standards passenger vehicles and light duty trucks.
 

Hours - Air Care stations are open from
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

CASH or CHECK only, please
1982 & newer model year vehicles:   $25
1981 & older model year vehicles:     $15
 VIN verification:                                      $15
 (Please make checks payable to ACC)

Questions or Concerns? Get additional program information by calling the Air Care Colorado Hotline at 303-456-7090;
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E-mail: customerservice@aircarecolorado.com.

Sure you need a test?
Be sure before you present your vehicle for testing!
State regulation requires testing centers to test ALL vehicles presented. Under this regulation, emissions inspectors are prohibited from judging whether or not your vehicle needs a test. No refunds can be given for emissions tests that were not due. If you are not sure, call the Air Care Colorado Hotline at 303-456-7090.

Tire Size: Tires smaller than 17 inches or larger than 34 inches cannot be safely tested on the dynamometer. Tires can be measured at the station if there is a question regarding size.

Envirotest stations DO NOT conduct diesel emissions tests. However, you may get information on and a PDF list of diesel testing facility locations from the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Air Pollution Control Division website.
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Employment opportunities
are available in the Air Care Colorado program. Envirotest Systems provides a benefits package as well as opportunities for advancement.