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aj1337h t1_iw0jar8 wrote

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There's too many things I don't know to say. I'd be gentle yet firm and request your stickers. Talk to the owner/operator of the shop.

You may also call or email the PennDOT tip line at (717) 705-9913 or RA-pdPennDOTTip@pa.gov.For complaints regarding inspection stations within the 25 emissioninspection counties, call (800) 265-0921. You may also call or email thePennDOT tip line at (717) 705-9913 or RA-pdPennDOTTip@pa.gov.

EDIT: I also would not give no fucks if you tried showing me some link on the Internet and I worked as an inspection tech.

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HelloEverybody94 OP t1_iw0k4sn wrote

>I also would not give no fucks if you tried showing me some link on the Internet

I figured. So it's basically my word against theirs.

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aj1337h t1_iw0l611 wrote

I see you are new to Pennsylvania. In my experience shops will make up all kinds of things for extra money come inspection time. You have to be careful where you go.

If they know that you are aware of the inspection code they will usually stop messing with you since their shop risks regulatory fines or even closure.

All the time they charge for things like wipers that don't need replaced, bulbs that were never burned out.... they've even stolen OEM parts off my new car and changed them with crappy ones. They stole my heated mirrors once and changed them with basic ones. It depends on the reputation of the shop. A lot of times they will do it without your consent and even hold your car hostage. They tried failing me for brake pads already when they were above the minimum. I pointed this out to them and they gave me my stickers.

Also I like to go places where you can wait and watch them work.

Inspection time is a big source of stress for me because theres always bullshit.

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HelloEverybody94 OP t1_iw0mx5s wrote

I'll try calling the penndot tip line. I could just go somewhere else, but I don't want to pay again

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aintjoan t1_iw5grbc wrote

I can't tell if you've gotten incredibly unlucky or I've gotten incredibly lucky or what.

I've been having vehicles inspected in this state every year for 20+ years and never run into an issue. Multiple garages, city, rural, dealer, you name it.

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