Texas state Inspection may be gone
Would exclude commercial vehicles https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/04/senate-passes-bill-would-eliminate-vehicle-inspection-requirement/
Forum Discussion
It's been a while since I've had a vehicle inspected, but I really can't believe the one senators comment that this would eliminate jobs for mechanics who's sole job is to do inspections.
First off, I highly doubt they hire anyone to JUST do inspections. Secondly, as a mechanic, my salary was based on commission. Maybe not that way in gas stations and garages today, but if all I ever did was safety inspections (1) I wouldn't be a mechanic and (2) I couldn't make a living.
Maybe they could reduce cost of the program by eliminating turn signal checks. They appear to be optional these days.
Im sure there are some vehicles they have kept off the road due to safety issues... but Im also sure many of those vehicles kept on driving and took a chance they wouldn't get caught. Just like uninsured motorists.
I hope in the end it passes. I agree that it's really nothing more than a tax (and an inconvenience).
Mike
First off, I highly doubt they hire anyone to JUST do inspections. Secondly, as a mechanic, my salary was based on commission. Maybe not that way in gas stations and garages today, but if all I ever did was safety inspections (1) I wouldn't be a mechanic and (2) I couldn't make a living.
Maybe they could reduce cost of the program by eliminating turn signal checks. They appear to be optional these days.
Im sure there are some vehicles they have kept off the road due to safety issues... but Im also sure many of those vehicles kept on driving and took a chance they wouldn't get caught. Just like uninsured motorists.
I hope in the end it passes. I agree that it's really nothing more than a tax (and an inconvenience).
Mike
