I hold a state inspection license but have yet to work as a mechanic. One might point out the oddness of getting a license with only a written exam and no skills test. It's basically something they can take away if you pass too many clunkers, and a virtual prerequisite to get hired for any work over oil changes/ tires.
Look at it this way, "mechanical empathy": some people are just going to gas and go, and won't take care of their cars unless forced to by law. If they can't keep their ABS light off maybe they should buy a less flashy car next time, and save money for repairs. I appreciate the yahoos around me having adequate stopping power as they gab on their cellphones and react late.
Rust is not universal but the first thing to rust out isn't a door or fender anymore-- advances in paint cover that-- it's the metal brake lines underneath!
If one doesn't stick their head underneath once in a while they're in for a very rude surprise as their car ages and still looks great.
I would rather a mechanic look over a car at some interval than have police arbitrarily inspect vehicles at roadside. The mechanic would be better trained and have access to a lift. The cops could/ would target ugly cars owned by poor/ minorities/ persons looking out-of-place.
Inspection standards also hold used car dealers to a standard; I would hate to be in an inspection-less state bordering one that requires them, getting all the clunkers at auction.
Look at it this way, "mechanical empathy": some people are just going to gas and go, and won't take care of their cars unless forced to by law. If they can't keep their ABS light off maybe they should buy a less flashy car next time, and save money for repairs. I appreciate the yahoos around me having adequate stopping power as they gab on their cellphones and react late.
Rust is not universal but the first thing to rust out isn't a door or fender anymore-- advances in paint cover that-- it's the metal brake lines underneath!
I would rather a mechanic look over a car at some interval than have police arbitrarily inspect vehicles at roadside. The mechanic would be better trained and have access to a lift. The cops could/ would target ugly cars owned by poor/ minorities/ persons looking out-of-place.
Inspection standards also hold used car dealers to a standard; I would hate to be in an inspection-less state bordering one that requires them, getting all the clunkers at auction.
