Is California Killing Off Car Enthusiasts?
California has always had a complicated relationship with cars and the people that love them. On one hand, it is one of the greatest places in the country to be a car enthusiast. The weather is good, the aftermarket industry is enormous, there are countless car shows and events, and some of the most interesting cars in America can be found driving the roads of Southern California . On the other hand, California has also developed a reputation for regulating the automobile from almost every possible direction, making it very difficult for car enthusiasts to modify cars they plan to drive on public roads. california-car-enthusiast-laws The California car scene is not all glitz and glamour. The reality of the present climate is far more complex. Emissions equipment, smog inspections, modification rules, noise regulations, registration fees, environmental standards and more recently, regulations affecting replacement tires are all part of an increasingly compl...