Wallace Environmental Testing Labs, Inc.

Wallace Environmental Testing Labs, Inc. (WETL) is dedicated to providing quality and professional services with a commitment to meeting the goals of our customers.

WETL is a full service automotive emissions testing facility currently recognized by both the EPA as well as the California Air Resource Board (CARB) as being capable of performing the FTP testing procedures.  WETL has been involved in emissions testing since 1984 and has conducted more than two thousand EPA-75 testing procedures including both diurnal building loss (DBL) and hot soak loss (HSL) tests performed in an evaporative emissions enclosure.  Currently we are involved in programs such as new aftermarket catalyst certification, light duty vehicle (LDV) and light duty truck (LDT) certifications, fuel economy retrofit device evaluation as well as alternative fuels research and testing.

WETL has the ability to perform all testing related to LDV and LDT certifications.  We have completed over one hundred certification programs since 1988.  These certification programs have all concluded with the issuance of a signed certificate from the EPA’s certification division.

WETL has performed horsepower determinations per the guidelines set forth in A/C No. 73 for measurement of vehicle frontal area as well those in A/C No. 55C for vehicle road force determination (coastdown).  WETL has also performed catalyst temperature evaluations to determine catalyst thermal degradation for the purpose of carry-over and carry-across of emission and fuel economy data.  Other certification procedures which WETL can perform include shift speed surveys as outlined in A/C No. 72A, submittal of all certification related input forms, including fuel economy forms, electronically via computer link with the EPA, and mileage accumulation for the purpose of emissions system stabilization as well as proving durability.  WETL can also serve as a liaison between the manufacturer and EPA plus assist the manufacturer in all aspects of the certification program including the preparation and submittal of the complete application for certification.  

Please note that WETL is not equipped with the facilities to accommodate the testing of diesel engine vehicles.

In order to import vehicles manufactured for sale outside the United States, you must satisfy the requirements of no less than three government agencies: US Customs, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  The requirements of each agency are discussed in more detail on the corresponding pages.  WETL imports vehicles for individuals from countries all over the world.  However, due to the cost involved (on average $6,000.00 US dollars), the majority of the vehicles imported are Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, Porsche etc.  If you are able to obtain a letter from the vehicle manufacturer detailing the difference of your vehicle verses the US version, WETL may be able to import the vehicle under less stringent  requirements.  Many US manufacturers will provide such letters for vehicles built in the US for export.  We have provided a form on the Pricing page so you may submit a request for an “Automobile Conversion Agreement”.  There is no commitment.  Please fill in the form completely.

We would like to invite you to submit a form on this site in order to obtain information on our services.  For information related to testing of reformulated fuels or emission related additives or devices, please visit our EPA Testing page on this site.  For information related to the import of nonconforming automobiles, please visit the Auto Imports page.  Please fill in forms completely, or if sending via facsimile or electronic mail, provide the information requested on the associated page. We would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you and invite you to send electronic mail using the links below if you have any questions or comments.