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Bill would scrap NC vehicle safety inspections

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i had to pay 250 for inspection because of engine light was on

pchuck88
February 28, 2013 2:44 p.m.

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Another wasteful bureaucracy . . . good sense to let it go.

oldrebel
February 27, 2013 3:32 p.m.

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How many cars fail emissions in the first 50,000 miles? Close to None, because manufacturers warranty such systems for 50k. Easy compromise...Cars younger than 3 yrs, and less than 50k, don't need them. Why not add some 'intelligence' to the decision of WHICH cars need Inspection? Oh, forgot, we're talking gov't.

fredk
February 26, 2013 1:51 p.m.

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yes, please do away with these ridiculous inspections. any vehicle could pass inspection today and then have a headlamp or a brake light to burn out the next day and then drive around for a whole year until the next inspection is due. what good is that? why does a brand new vehicle need an inspection a year later for? maybe in 3 to 5 years possibly? it's a money making racket that only the inspection stations benefit from the profits.

gurmurgruh
February 26, 2013 12:48 p.m.

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I wonder what the comparisson is with other states that don't have safety inspections? Personally I am more worried about un-insured drivers.

corgimom06
February 26, 2013 11:06 a.m.

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well i read the House Bill and yes we would save $14 per year without safety inspections. The only downsides are the dozens of accidents and maybe a few fatalities per year, the 8 to maybe 15 thousand inspectors that would lose their jobs(oops), we,d still have to get emission test which will be hard with most of the stations closing( waits are est. to be several hours to weeks!!), oh, and our insurance premiums would rise about 10-20%, and finally our registration renewal would rise to between $51 to well over $100 depending on vehicle. But how about that $14 savings,Huh!!

inspectionbuster
February 26, 2013 10:26 a.m.

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Safety "should" be a responsibility of all drivers regardless of income. In short, if you cannot afford to be safe then you need to find other methods of transportation and not endanger others. Government mandated? No! NC Red Shirt

You going to give that speach to the guy that plows into you and your family because he was to sorry to keep his old truck safe?

WageSlave
February 26, 2013 9:19 a.m.

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NC Red Shirt
February 26, 2013 4:56 a.m.

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What do they really check that keeps you safe? The tires? Lights? (we have laws for lights already), wipers? LOL. They dont check your brakes, steering, etc. Now can I get my windows tinted as dark as I want? vinylcarwraps23

My guy checks my Ball joints, tie rod ends, and steering from underneath as they are all suppose too.

In fact, my honda failed a few years ago for worn ball joints. I went home, changed both sides out and she was good to go.

WageSlave
February 25, 2013 5:47 p.m.

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Michigan and Minnesota don't have inspections are they more or less dangerous to drive in than here? ykm

I grew up and learned to drive in Micigan. Driving around Detroit, depending on the neighborhood can get pretty dangerous, but an inspection sticker wouldn't make you any safer in those kinds of situations. Michigan also tried to have random police checkpoints and that got voted down a few different times. I would love for NC to get ride of those too. I don't believe checkpoints makes the roads that much safer, it's just a money grab for the state, same as this inspection nonsense

Crumps Br0ther
February 25, 2013 3:30 p.m.

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