Which statement about Test Only stations is true?

Which statement about Test Only stations is true?

• A. Test Only stations may provide diagnostic information only after the customer approves.
• B. They must provide diagnostic information for non-emissions issues.
• C. Test Only stations may not provide any diagnostic information to the customer under any circumstances.
• D. They may provide diagnostic information if the customer requests it.

Answer: (C)

Test-Only stations are strictly limited to performing the emissions test and reporting the results; they are not allowed to diagnose problems or discuss non-emissions issues with customers. Providing diagnostic information would go beyond their role and could create conflicts of interest, since they don’t perform or verify repairs. So they cannot share diagnostic details, even if asked or requested. If there are concerns beyond the test results, the vehicle should be referred to a repair facility or another BAR-approved station that handles diagnostics and repairs.

Test-Only stations are strictly limited to performing the emissions test and reporting the results; they are not allowed to diagnose problems or discuss non-emissions issues with customers. Providing diagnostic information would go beyond their role and could create conflicts of interest, since they don’t perform or verify repairs. So they cannot share diagnostic details, even if asked or requested. If there are concerns beyond the test results, the vehicle should be referred to a repair facility or another BAR-approved station that handles diagnostics and repairs.