Systech International provides service for 3,000 Evap testers at California Smog Check stations
Murray, Utah, January 26, 2009 — on January 1, 2009 Systech international took over equipment service for 3,000 Evap testers distributed by Delphi Corporation to California Smog Check stations. Delphi had previously provided service to the Evap testers, which were designed and manufactured by Systech. The agreement with Delphi allows Systech to take over full management of service contracts provided to Smog Check stations.
The change to the service agreement allows Systech to streamline and improve customer support and service. Systech has established a new toll-free number and website for Smog Check customers to request service, parts, and extensions to the equipment warranty.
California began testing 1995 and older vehicles for evaporative leaks on December 1, 2007. The California Air Resources Board estimates that evaporative system testing and repairs will reduce Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from vehicles by 14 tons per day in 2010. VOC contributes to smog formation. Other benefits include repair of hazardous liquid fuel leaks, reduction of air toxics including benzene, reduced VOC infiltration from attached garages to indoor spaces and fuel savings to customers.
Systech is one of only two manufacturers to meet the California Bureau of Automotive Repair Specification for equipment to conduct the mandatory test. Three thousand (3,000) repair shops in California have chosen the Systech equipment because, unlike its competitor, it is small, portable and provides for a faster test. It also has an easy to use interface that runs on a Microsoft operating system.
“We are pleased to be able to work directly with our Smog Check customers and establish the Systech brand in California,” said Frank Ofiero, Systech Director of Sales. “Our goal is to deliver the highest customer service and build on those relationships to provide other innovative products and services to Smog Check stations in the future.”
