Customer States (Dangerous Death Traps) | Just Rolled In
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dnewton3
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These videos remind me of why state vehicle inspections exist.
Agreed, this content can easily be found on reddit's "just rolled into the shop", social media bots that scrape that content, and original YouTube creators. What specifically do we want to discuss besides "that's sad"?
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
We used to have a member on here that would drive on tires like those without a 2nd thought
edyvw
$50 site donor 2026
Is there particular reason he is not coming anymore?We used to have a member on here that would drive on tires like those without a 2nd thought
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
He was banned after misbehaving.
edyvw
$50 site donor 2026
Oh I was thinking tires!
Again this stuff is nothing. The real problem is road rage, and the special rapid hole drills they can point at you. It has happened a lot in this state. Many have been hurt or killed from it. Oh and then car jacking, all that makes rust etc a non issue.
Inspections !
And who wants some _____ mechanic prying and poking on your car that has zero issues because you know how to fix it.
I trust no shops not one.
Inspections !
And who wants some _____ mechanic prying and poking on your car that has zero issues because you know how to fix it.
I trust no shops not one.
I do, because while my cars look like hoopties they're mechanically sound. I'd rather have an inspection any time during the month it's due by someone I choose, vs getting roadside inspections by arbitrary cops while I'm driving to work or an important appointment.
Sorry no mechanic is careful and respects anyones vehicles. As soon as that pry bar scratches off the paint the rust begins.
Nor do I want them purposely messing something up thinking they are getting a job.
I guess I'd have to become an inspector if I was in one of those states. My vehicles have zero safety issues, I would not drive one that does.
Nor do I want them purposely messing something up thinking they are getting a job.
I guess I'd have to become an inspector if I was in one of those states. My vehicles have zero safety issues, I would not drive one that does.
I have not seen any statistics showing any meaningful decrease in fatalities for states with inspections versus ones that do not.
Academically, having a rigorous inspection process should result in safer roads. But in reality I think the issue is very “self-policing.”
dnewton3
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Indiana used to (back in the day) have state inspections.
Reputable, qualified shops did a good job of balancing safety with costs. They noted the important stuff and didn't overcharge for repairs, etc.
However, there were LOT's of shops which had very bad reputations.
- some would "pass" just about anything for an extra $10 bill slipped into their pocket, over the cost of the inspection
- others would "nitpick" any minor issue, and then offer to sell a replacement; holding the customer hostage. For example "Ma'am, we can't approve this car because the wiper blade have a small nick in the passenger side. But if you'd like to pass your inspection today, we'll replace that blade for you for $$$$$ ..."
Ultimately the State of Indiana did away with inspections because of the massive amount of fraud and financial coercion. I can't say that vehicle conditions are any better or worse now than days gone by.
Reputable, qualified shops did a good job of balancing safety with costs. They noted the important stuff and didn't overcharge for repairs, etc.
However, there were LOT's of shops which had very bad reputations.
- some would "pass" just about anything for an extra $10 bill slipped into their pocket, over the cost of the inspection
- others would "nitpick" any minor issue, and then offer to sell a replacement; holding the customer hostage. For example "Ma'am, we can't approve this car because the wiper blade have a small nick in the passenger side. But if you'd like to pass your inspection today, we'll replace that blade for you for $$$$$ ..."
Ultimately the State of Indiana did away with inspections because of the massive amount of fraud and financial coercion. I can't say that vehicle conditions are any better or worse now than days gone by.
Can we combine all these just scraped in threads?
I wonder how strongly poor vehicle maintenance is correlated with online behaviour. I suspect there would be a strong association.
It troubles me that some states, especially California since that's where I live, don't have a required safety inspection. My car is safety inspected at least once a year, more often if something seems amiss.
The reason these kind of vids exist because our safety inspections are so lax to non existent in many states.
On top of that tons of people drive in the US that actually cannot afford the expense.
So ALL maintenance gets deferred until its a catastrophy.
I disagree. Someone with a profit motive has no business "inspecting" anything.
If the state wants inspections, set up a state system, with state inspectors, no profit motive, and consistent results.
