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Old 01-05-2017, 03:38 PM   #19
Synchro909
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Default Re: Vehicle Inspection

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Originally Posted by Brianfrench65 View Post
The inspection station I go to in Massachusetts looks at lights, horn, wiper operation, tire tread and overall appearance to evaluate condition. They also have to drive it in and out of the inspection bay. They do check the brakes in the parking break during the drive-in and return to the customer.

I'm not sure if this represents all of Massachusetts inspection stations
So shiny paint IS a safety issue!?! I guess a mechanically well restored/maintained car that is left looking like it is straight out of the barn wouldn't be allowed.
The shiny assed bureaucrats who come up with some of these ideas need to realise that rules made for modern cars are simply inappropriate for cars like ours. I'm close to getting started on a rant so I'd best stop now.
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