So I’m not a big fan of the car inspection thing. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of making sure that cars are inspected and safe to be on the road. What I’m opposed to is that vehicle repair centers are just about the only spot to get your car inspected. What do this vehicle repair centers make the most money on? That’s right, repairing safety items.
Last time we took the car in to be inspected, the inspector told me that all four tires needed to be replaced. Needless to say I thought this was a bit overstated, so I had them reinspected by another place, who said that there was one tire that needed replaced and it was due to a nail. I did that, and it passed inspection.
Needless to say this time I was not only pensive but waiting for the “you need a brake overhaul” or “your ball joint bearing thingies are worn out” or something that was going to cost me too much.
Instead… nothing. There was nothing wrong. I quickly paid the bill and left, thanking them for being thorough. I just didn’t want them to have a chance to remember that they’d forgotten to check under the car or something.
Same time next year I guess.