Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
11:00 am - noon

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Emissions Tampering:  Clearing the Air

Every dealership has a similar story - A consumer brings in a vehicle that they did work on in order to "enhance its performance". So, the consumer removed the catalytic converter and installed a straight pipe. While it may look cool, turns out the consumer has violated Ohio's vehicle anti-tampering laws and they want to bring you into the mix by selling it to you. What do you do?

Please join OADA as we welcome David Alspaugh from the Division of Air Pollution Control at Ohio EPA, to review Ohio's vehicle anti-tampering laws. Over the course of this presentation, we will be discussing:

• What is considered "tampering"? - and what isn't?
• Typical types of tampering
• Diesel vehicles & what to look out for
• Tampered vehicles purchased at auction
• The common signs of tampering and how to identify red flags
• What a dealer can and cannot do with a tampered vehicle; and
• Reviewing enforcement policies and practices of the Ohio EPA

Anyone who appraises used vehicles or works in the dealership's service center should attend this webinar to learn more about Ohio's vehicle anti-tampering laws and its effect on the dealership. There is no connection fee for OADA members to attend. Register today!

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