When was the last time you had your car inspected with motor vehicle?

@kgwat70 (13388)
United States
January 4, 2007 5:19pm CST
Have you had your car inspected recently? Did it pass or fail? If it failed what was wrong with it and did it cost a lot to fix? Fortunately, my car passed the inspection yesterday even though it is a older car. I was so happy. :-) Two years ago it failed the emissions test and cost me $800 to fix the problem. How do you feel about vehicle inspections?
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@BittyBiddy (2903)
• Ireland
4 Jan 07
I'm glad your car passed the test. I think the tests are a good thing because so many people here were driving around in rust buckets until they had to start getting them tested. The condition of cars has improved greatly in the last couple of years. I had to put my car in for a test this year. I didn't think it would make it at all and I was so nervous when the guy came out to me afterwards with a sheet in his hand. He looked at me and he said "You've passed" and I was numbstruck. I could almost feel the tears building up and all I could do was smile and say "Thank you, thank you so much" in this sort of whisper. And then when he was handing me my keys back I felt like my car had won the Miss Car of the World award and I was accepting a prize on its behalf. I was over the moon with joy. :) It was.......such an emotional time for me........
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
4 Jan 07
It is not only important for us to make sure our cars are safe to drive and in good shape but it is also good for the environment as well as pollution will be slightly less if our cars in good order and working condition. I felt surprised and relieved last night too as he pointed to the passing mark on the paper. I wished him a Happy New Year. :-) Congratulations on your car passing as well. :-)
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• Ireland
6 Jan 07
Toyota Prius - Toyota Prius
Yes, I agree on the environment factor. I hope in a while to change my car and maybe buy an almost zero emissions vehicle, maybe the Toyota Prius? But I'll wait and see how reliable they are for other people first. Thanks for the best response.
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• United States
4 Jan 07
I just had mine checked a few months ago and it passed. My car is usually in very good shape because my husband keeps a close eye on all our cars (I say "all" like we have 10 of them-we have 3). One year though, I just kept procrastinating getting my car looking at and it was having this problem with stalling. I took it through inspection and they tell you to turn off the car (which is when it would stall) and I just stood there with my fingers crossed.... It started, to my relief! I passed! :D
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
4 Jan 07
That is great that you had it start up when you went through inspection. Your husband is a good man for making sure the cars are running properly and are safe to drive so you and him will be okay. I take my car for checkups so I was not worried too much about my car.
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• United States
8 Jan 07
My car is only 1 1/2 yrs old. I got it inspected last August. It passed!!! yeah!! My husband is dilligent about having the oil changed on a regular basis. He is now checking out the tires and thinks that I need new ones already. I keep ignoring him. I thing car manufactures should produce cars so that we do not have to have the emissions test done. I do agree with the inspections though, because how many people really get out and check their brakes. Unless they fail, they are ignored because as long as she starts, who cares.
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• United States
10 Jan 07
I had it done this past May. It passed thank goodness. I don't care for the inspections. All the states do not do them. What I don't like is registration. It is a forturn in this state.
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
11 Jan 07
Glad to hear that your car passed as well. The inspections are a good thing, whether we like them or not.
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Vehicle inspections are necessary if you plan on not paying too much for your car in the long run. I think I took my car there before I bought it and it checked out just fine. Poor you that you have to pay that much for your car.
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@s3ijiro (18)
• Indonesia
17 Jan 07
i have a motorcycle.. kawasaki BLITZ R.. and emision is good :D
@maru_047in (1007)
• India
12 Jan 07
I inspect my car and the motor vehicle once in six months and i did it recently in December and it has to b done if it has to b in a good condition.