Onerous VA safety inspection

[Littlelebowski]

OK, my truck that is fine working order (some of you have ridden in it) just got failed for VA safety inspection because of "loose" ball joints, moisture in one fog light and headlight, low rear brake pads, and a BB sized hole in a turn signal.

I'll replace the pads myself, see about the moisture in the headlights, and put some orange tape or something in the turn signal lens but am I crazy in thinking that this is BS? The truck drives fine, it's in good shape.

[chadbag]

The inspector has too much time on his hands.

Interesting they actually check the brake pads. out here they run you on a test pad and specifically warn you that they are not checking the pads thickness and you should have it checked by a mechanic... As long as you pass the test pad you are fine.

[Palmguy]

It's for your safety, sir.

[Alex F]

Did you go to a chain place to get it done?

I've had much better luck with local privately owned shops when getting inspections done.

[JSantoro]

moisture in one fog light and headlight, .

You're almost out of light fluid, send a PFC to the mechs for more.

Then send him to the Co. Gunny to ask where he can find the PRC-E7.

[5pins]

You're almost out of light fluid, send a PFC to the mechs for more.

Then send him to the Co. Gunny to ask where he can find the PRC-E7.

Then have the PRC-E7 checked with the anal protrusion gauge and record the findings on the blue status grid paper.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

moisture in one fog light and headlight

Hello, when I turn it on the water turns to fog.

DO you have to have fog lights?

You didn't tip enough.

[Heavy Metal]

Do not take it back to that shop.

[Littlelebowski]

Hello, when I turn it on the water turns to fog.

DO you have to have fog lights?

You didn't tip enough.

That's what I asked and they told me any light on the vehicle has to be in good working shape. Other guys are telling me from experience that it may not pass even with colored tape on the turn signal.

This is seriously worse than California. California was a breeze with common sense applied to the inspection. I polished the front headlights, installed super powerful bulbs, taped the hole, and will do the brakes this weekend. This is giving the inspection shops free license to run wild with their fees. If I catch any more hell over the fog light, I'll pull the damned things.

[Littlelebowski]

Do not take it back to that shop.

I asked around and got references for shops that aren't run by shyster/Nazis.

I hada very hard time keeping my mouth shut when paying for the emissions test and safety inspection.