AirCare is a vehicle emissions testing program in place in the Lower Mainlan including the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Fraser Valley Regional District of British Columbia. Drivers in these areas are required to demonstrate that their vehicle has recently passed an emissions test before they are permitted to renew their auto insurance. Auto insurance is mandatory for all vehicles operated on public roads throughout British Columbia. The program is administered by a subsidiary of TransLink, Pacific Vehicle Testing Technologies Ltd. The actual testing is carried out by Envirotest Canada, a Canadian subsidiary of ESP Global. Currently, vehicles manufactured before 1992 require testing yearly; newer vehicles are tested every 2 years up to the 2000 model year. However, the newer cars are charged twice the fee than the older cars. Those that are the 2002 model year and up are currently exempt from inspection.