me_mark77 t1_ixajpw5 wrote on November 22, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Reply to comment by VanceAstrooooooovic in New car failed inspection. Was pressured to pay about $1k in repairs to pass. I took my car to the dealership instead and it passed inspection by mandyaffogato

But is it BS? I have mixed feelings after spending time in Michigan and Florida. Yeah you pay an annual fee, and it’s a pita if you always drive cars that are 5 years and newer. But overall it’s safer for the older cars to have the frames, ball joints and tires and brakes checked before failure causes accidents or breakdowns. You pay up front before the failure. But some of the shit boxes I’ve seen broken down or for sale in other states, you pay for the repair that is probably much more expensive than if it was fixed earlier. I feel like you either pay up front or later.

VanceAstrooooooovic t1_ixazgdg wrote on November 22, 2022 at 2:15 AM

I’ld have to see metrics comparing repairs in an inspection state vs no inspection to believe there is any benefit. From my perspective paying for that dumb sticker has never helped me out. Most states do not do annual vehicle inspections. PA could at least waive the fist 5 years of a new car, but nooooo