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So the Guv wants to eliminate vehicle inspections in VA A mistake, IMHO. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 12:44PM You're currently getting a $100 worth of service for $16 - Inspection -- Sportn 12/17/2019 8:39PM Mechanics lobby for onspections, but I agree. ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 8:46PM I like having them for my own protection as well. If it were to take effect -- thankbud 12/17/2019 3:21PM We don’t have inspections in SC. I have not ever been -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 4:03PM Nah, let us hope we do not go like Maryland -- VaTechie 12/17/2019 3:43PM Good. They are relatively stupid especially for cars less than -- Nelsonia Hokie 12/17/2019 2:35PM Most vehicles are older than 5 years. (More than 80%.) ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:05PM Avg car at 11 yrs only has about 150k miles. Tires are the only real -- Nelsonia Hokie 12/17/2019 3:12PM You don't know much about cars, do you? -- MAHokie69 12/17/2019 3:50PM Was going to say you're on your second set of front brake pads by 70K -- EDGEMAN 12/18/2019 08:18AM Agreed, although I am at 75k and still have the original front pads -- MAHokie69 12/18/2019 09:20AM That's a new one for me too. I've never heard of that before. -- EDGEMAN 12/18/2019 09:21AM Yup, my experience as well -- MAHokie69 12/18/2019 09:33AM Doubt it's adjustable, but you might want to go on the Ford... -- EDGEMAN 12/18/2019 10:25AM There is no safety data to support the claim that safety -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 3:59PM It's worth $16 to me to make sure. ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 6:18PM Sure it is. Most folks make the safety decision on their own without -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 6:51PM The only comparison that makes sense is same state before and after inspect -- 48zip 12/17/2019 8:41PM Clearly I can’t sway your opinion. And that is ok. You are comfortable -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 8:47PM Enjoyed the debate/discussion. Good points to both sides. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 8:52PM Agreed. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 8:55PM Brakes, front end, wipers, bulbs All need attention. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:18PM If you own a Honda, you'll need compliance bushings by 100K -- EDGEMAN 12/18/2019 08:25AM Most people do that stuff on their own. VA used to require semi-annual -- Nelsonia Hokie 12/17/2019 3:58PM That's absolutely true but... -- MAHokie69 12/18/2019 09:24AM I decent number of states have no inspections. They seem to get along fine ** -- Nelsonia Hokie 12/18/2019 09:32AM I kinda like having things looked at once a year -- Tafkam Hokie 12/17/2019 3:23PM Even if they move it to a two year system or... -- EDGEMAN 12/18/2019 09:04AM Do they have emissions testing in NOVA? ** -- scoop76cs 12/17/2019 2:22PM Only in NOVA, not in the rest of VA. ** -- TechMomof2 12/17/2019 3:56PM Yes ** -- GFallsFan 12/17/2019 2:36PM Do you guys have to have the tailpipe "sniffed?" -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 2:42PM Lol. Is that a euphemism? -- GFallsFan 12/17/2019 3:09PM Needs to eliminate yearly property tax on said vehicle ** -- VaPoly07 12/17/2019 2:03PM In the future, that might be the only way to generate transportation funds. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 2:08PM Except most counties that is used for schools. ** -- VaTechie 12/17/2019 4:17PM Automobile property taxes are pretty high in VA -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 2:39PM Agree; if eliminated, I bet vehicle insurance rates in VA go up. ** -- BleedinOandM 12/17/2019 1:57PM Probably not according to this article. -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:49PM Potential claims affect rates too. That's why Mustang had to redesign -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:00PM Because the data shows that states that don’t reuire -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 3:19PM Studies herein say less fatalities and crashes. Not less safe. Why I said -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:26PM But unsafe equipment is not even a top 15 cause of accidents. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 3:33PM Not sure how stopping inspections helps that. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 6:22PM Again there is no data to show that is a cause. brake -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 6:46PM So you think not one accident is caused by bad brakes? -- 48zip 12/17/2019 8:33PM No but it would be enough to be amongst the top 15 causes of accidents. -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 8:41PM Disagree. Investigations deoend on death or injury. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 8:44PM 2% of all accidents were attributed to vehicle as the critical cause. -- vtbones 12/17/2019 3:53PM Interesting point. Wondering if it did in other states that abolished it. ** -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 2:06PM One of the few things mentioned in the budget I actually liked, -- HortHokie 12/17/2019 1:56PM The inspector who makes money from government mandates wants to keep the -- CPRVHokie 12/17/2019 1:48PM They don't make anything on inspections. Besides, he knows I take my cars -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:57PM You’re the exception ** -- CPRVHokie 12/17/2019 3:39PM Of course mechanics make money from inspections. Why would they do it for -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:03PM For $16? No way. Pull a wheel,inspect the other stuff? Paperwork? -- 48zip 12/17/2019 2:56PM Their hourly rate of $80 isn’t a cost of doing business. It is the revenue -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 3:08PM They make it on repairs, not insp. Otherwise, why no insp. only shops? -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:22PM They don't make much off of them. -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 2:43PM Of course, but they aren’t doing inspections for free. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:46PM No one said they did. I said they don't make anything (on me, anyway). ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:06PM They make the inspection fee from you. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 3:09PM I meant on repairs, where we agree the real money is. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:29PM Wish I could donate blood to pay for auto repairs. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 3:32PM BTW, latest blood drive tarts today -- 48zip 12/18/2019 10:25AM That’s a great way to increase donations for sure. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/18/2019 11:29AM Agreed this seems out of whack. Safety inspections are a good thing for all ** -- vt_mughal 12/17/2019 1:34PM I think the argument is that there's no data to prove that statement. -- s.mill hokie 12/17/2019 1:53PM Not too sure about that - I was only going by shop's mgr story so I haven't -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:03PM I wonder of reducing to every 2 yrs would work for a while instead of all -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:38PM Willing to go with what the research says. ** -- FfxStationHokie 12/17/2019 1:29PM So the inspector said an inspector’s job is vital. Shocking. ** -- RoswellGAHokie 12/17/2019 1:27PM No, as it wasn't an option. I thank them when they find something. -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:29PM I've had more than one BS inspection and they also catch you on the up sell -- MilwaukeeHokie 12/17/2019 1:55PM A required inspection is a tax. Absolutely -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:06PM I'd rather have others have to take a test to renew their license. Much -- jmanatVT 12/17/2019 1:10PM True... a 20 question test of basic traffic law would be nice for a renew. ** -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:12PM I would back this 100%! -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 1:37PM I am on board for a required test and fee for voting too. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:07PM Would be happy if the governor required every VA HS student pass a... -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 2:34PM We haven’t had them in South Carolina for a long time. I find -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 1:07PM Inspecitions kinda force irresponsible people to keep their car maintained. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 12:58PM Most accidents are caused by distracted driving, high speeds and impairment -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:10PM I don't think it is at the top of the list either. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 3:08PM Instead of wondering if the driver of the oncoming vehicle is drunk, -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 1:12PM In addition to, not instead of. ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:27PM Not necessarily -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 1:40PM You added "primary". That's different. ^^^rule changer alert^^^ ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:49PM Not if that was the intention behind my OP ** -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 1:53PM Only if we were all mind readers. ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:01PM Like a lot of people, I made assumption and didn't communicate clearly -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 3:11PM Let's not overthink this. I'm usually thinking about where to eat. ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 3:13PM All I was doing was clarifying what I was thinking -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 6:02PM Yeah, I'm always wondering that too. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:13PM I just assume all other drivers are idiots and drive accordingly. ** -- hokeeron1 12/17/2019 1:25PM Yup. I always assume the other drives are going to be erratic. ** -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:31PM I will admit there have been a few times when I wondered how VA -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 1:19PM I found THIS article.... I am now softening my stance. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:11PM My favorite line from the article.... -- Vtskier1 12/17/2019 1:56PM I think that describes every single government regulatory idea, ever. ** -- Tafkam Hokie 12/17/2019 3:26PM Good read. ** -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:33PM Any idea what % of accidents is due to faulty equipment? -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 12:53PM There's some good info in here (link) -- MAHokie69 12/18/2019 09:43AM Not many. Not even in the top 10 causes. -- GreenvilleVT 12/17/2019 2:56PM I would be OK with a 2 year inspection schedule, and... -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 1:34PM Other states don't require one - I'm sure there's data out there as to -- hokiehill1117 12/17/2019 12:49PM My first thought was "how strong is the auto mechanics lobby in Virginia?" ** -- s.mill hokie 12/17/2019 1:00PM I posted an article above that touches on that aspect. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:14PM Any body damage or "significant" body damage? -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 1:24PM No clue.... the article didn't elaborate. -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:27PM I would assume so too -- VTHokie2000 12/17/2019 1:33PM Where are you hearing this? ** -- JoesterVT 12/17/2019 12:47PM Part of his proposed budget; Couple links inside -- s.mill hokie 12/17/2019 12:59PM You guys elected all dems, good luck and open your wallets wide ** -- fordham 12/17/2019 2:19PM Ugh, raising the gas tax. Politicians see this as an endless money supply -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 1:30PM Gas taxes are not a sustainable source of revenue as the march toward fuel -- Newt 12/17/2019 1:52PM That is why shortly you get the joy of gas tax and mileage tax -- fordham 12/17/2019 2:20PM That's what happened in California after so many bought EVs. ** -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 2:45PM Gas tax wouldn't bother me as much if we were certain the newly -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 1:34PM Odds are, only a small percentage will go there. -- EDGEMAN 12/17/2019 1:39PM Exactly why we don't trust government to be good stewards with our money. ** -- HokieSignGuy 12/17/2019 2:05PM Yeah but that's Maryland. (see link) -- 48zip 12/17/2019 1:46PM I don't disagree, but the $$ for transportation maintenance/improvements is -- s.mill hokie 12/17/2019 1:33PMTech Sideline is Presented By:
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