No new car, thanks
By Denise
@petatonicsca (7070)
Japan
September 5, 2017 3:18am CST
My car is coming up for "sha-ken" or government-required inspection in October. It is very expensive and takes a couple of days. I really like my (old shabby) car because it drives well.
My mechanic also sells used cars. He keeps telling me he is looking for a good bargain for me. I keep telling him that I want to keep my old car. He tells me that if I'm spending $1000 on sha-ken, I could be buying a different used car for $3000 so I would be saving money. (What????? I'm still saving $2000.)
Do you have people who try to convince you to buy something because it's a "bargain"?
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7 responses
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
5 Sep 17
This is normal in Japan. Mine is a small car so it is really cheaper than people who have vans or bigger cars. They want to make it difficult to own cars so we don't pollute the environment. We can usually take trains or busses if necessary.
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
5 Sep 17
@petatonicsca I can understand this. I was in Japan several times and the transportation system there is top in the world.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
5 Sep 17
He works for himself so that is not it. I think he just wants to sell more used cars for his own business. But he looks out for us well, too. He's actually a really fair-priced mechanic.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
5 Sep 17
it can be annoying when others assume i need something, or when they can't understand why i never felt the need for it just because everyone has it.
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
5 Sep 17
I do not let anyone convince me of anything I do not want to buy.
@JasperTore (1275)
• Philippines
5 Sep 17
First time that I have heard of this. I didn't have a car when I stayed in Japan so I have no idea about government inspection of private vehicles. Hope you pass the inspection to avoid additional expenses. 
