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AutomationBias t1_iwj9xy3 wrote

Reply to comment by threenamer in What is the deal with blinding LED headlights and the drivers who won't turn them down for approaching cars? by funkygrrl

Headlight position is checked during the annual inspection, so they should at least be correctly aligned for part of the year.

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threenamer t1_iwje11t wrote

Is it though? I’m always curious just how thorough my annual inspection is.

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jambonejiggawat t1_iwjuupp wrote

I have a missing headlight and I just passed inspection. I was fully prepared to pay the mechanic to install a new one, even mentioned it when I pulled in. Took him about 1 minute to slap the sticker on.

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basscadence t1_iwkijzx wrote

Two times, I have had to pull my car all the way into the garage and back it out bc the guy doing the inspections couldn't drive a stick 🙃

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_iwjepzn wrote

I’ve had mechanics do an inspection in like 3 minutes so they can’t be that thorough.

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threenamer t1_iwjhsvq wrote

3 min to inspect the cahhh + 2 min to switch cahhhs x $35/cahhh = $420/hour. I’d hit those numbers too.

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AutomationBias t1_iwjet6k wrote

I get mine done at a small local garage, and they have a line painted on the wall to check the headlight height.

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pup5581 t1_iwjoj1s wrote

Same here. I've always had headlights checked

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OrangeBracelet t1_iwmpdm2 wrote

Really depends on where you go. I’ve been failed for one of my three license plate lights being out, but I’ve also been passed with a faulty O2 sensor

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threenamer t1_iwmr24f wrote

Exactly. I had an old Ford Explorer that would throw a check engine light every now and then. I rolled into a wrecking yard once and asked where I should go. They pointed me in the right direction. All taxis when I got there. Long story short: I left with a sticker.

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bubblehashguy t1_iwkqiiu wrote

I don't think they do that every time anymore. So many headlights are pointed too high it's ridiculous.

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