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Our neighbor seems to be developing a car repair business, in his driveway, which involves cars idling for long periods and the exhaust wafting into our home. We have told him on numerous occasions that the idling cars are causing us discomfort, and sometimes he responds in the short run by turning off the car. But our concerns have no lasting effect on him because obviously this is how he is supplementing his income (in addition to the illegal basement apartment and the questionable daycare business, but I digress). Yes, of course, we should call 311, but I’m aware of the downsides of outing your neighbor, plus I’m skeptical that there would be any enforcement. So, any other suggestions?