Onyx Enterprises Int’l, Corp., the parent company of prominent online auto parts retailers including Carid.com, Truckid.com, Powersportsid.com, and Motorcycleid.com, concluded a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in July 2020, amounting to $281,000. This resolution addresses violations pertaining to the sale of non-exempted aftermarket auto parts within California.
CARB’s investigation revealed that Onyx, which operates the widely recognized auto parts platform Carid, engaged in advertising, selling, and offering for sale modified vehicle components lacking the requisite legal exemptions under California’s stringent anti-tampering laws. These particular auto parts are designed to replace or alter critical original emission components and pre-set engine operating conditions. Consequently, California regulations mandate that such modifications undergo thorough evaluation by CARB to guarantee the vehicle maintains compliant emission levels. This conduct directly contravened California Vehicle Code sections 27156 and 38391, alongside California Code of Regulations, title 13, sections 2220 et seq. and 2470 et seq.
The settlement stipulates that Onyx must pay a penalty of $250 for each infringing unit, culminating in a total fine of $281,000. As part of the agreement, Onyx committed to allocate half of this penalty, specifically $140,500, towards a Supplemental Environmental Project. This funding is dedicated to the “Installation of School Air Filtration Systems” project in El Centro, Imperial County. This initiative aims to install and maintain high-performance air filtration systems in schools located within communities disproportionately affected by air pollution, thus directly improving public health outcomes.
Furthermore, Onyx has formally agreed to refrain from installing, selling, offering for sale, or advertising any aftermarket part in California that violates Vehicle Code sections 27156 and 38391, and California Code of Regulations, title 13, sections 2220 et seq. and 2470 et seq. This commitment ensures future compliance with California’s environmental regulations regarding auto parts and vehicle emissions.
This case is listed under the 2020 Case Settlements and further details can be accessed on the CARB website.
