Safety inspections are basically worthless. They dropped them here in Oklahoma a few years ago and I see no change in unsafe vehicles, no more no less. I was an inspector in a dealership and before that in my own shop. There’s no money in it for the shop. With labor rates at $80+ per hour how much time can you spend for 14.50. Plus the reports, necessary equipment, dealing with the state, and every ticked off customer that didn’t pass(remember these are customers, not someone you want to tick off). Its really a conflict of interest for the shop. Doesn’t matter if the turn signal doesn’t work if you won’t use it or you’re to busy on a cell phone to bother. If there’s a program it should be administered by the state, not shops. I do not favor that. I prefer road block inspections and tickets for people that don’t signal, rolling stops, cell phones etc.
All good ideas.
Supposedly, my catalytic converter is need of replacement after 120,000 miles. It’s gonna cost $1500 used or $2000 new for a system that doesn’t propel the car or keep me, my passengers, nor other drivers safe. It just smells like a money grab.
I’m with you this brother;
When we movd to Memphis, TN in the summer of 61, my wife and I immediately saw the benefits of 3 times a year inspections (Done by the city).
There was hardly any vechicles on the streets with a burnt- out headlight,or no brake lights etc.
Most places we have lived since, have real old cars that have practically unused turn-signals, and as far as stopping at lights, and stop signs, most drive like “beat them if you can” without stopping, then turtle along when you get out front!
Driving would be a pleasure again if we all did two things: 1. Leave a little earlier.
2. Be courteous, the other driver may be your best customer, or friend, or family.