u/kdaporcupine

Hi everyone! I am once again in need of some help.
So here’s my case:
My bmw is at BMW of Ontario

I had posted here a couple days ago asking if someone knew a shop but luckily one our fellow members mentioned the CARB warranty to have the AC compressor fixed at no cost

My car CAN go under warranty, BUT it needs to have a current registration (which is paid), BUT it also needs to pass SMOG in order to get that current registration, (and another) BUT it can’t pass smog because of the broken ac compressor.

So in order to get it fixed. It needs to pass smog but it can’t because it needs to get fixed. Stupid and unnecessary I know

Now, I live in socal. I’ve already sent an email out to helpline@arb.ca.gov today. I already called the +1 (800) 242-4450 number and left a voicemail.

So questions:
•Has anyone had experience with the carb warranty? How long did it take?
•Anyone have a better contact to maybe resolve this issue?
•And finally, any advice?

The repair quote out of warranty is $11,000+
So not worth it

This group has already helped so much so I hope you all can help again. Thank you for your responses

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