If any of you Californians are up to it, I would suggest writing to your local political representatives about this. You shouldn't be forced to have someone (possibly less competent) work on your car.
You never know, you might make a difference...
96 Contour SE
Duratec V6 24-valve 2.5L ATX
108,000 mi.
Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil
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