Bluerauder
06-30-2010, 12:52 PM
Virginia requires an annual safety inspection on all vehicles. An emissions check is required every 2 years in Virginia. These inspections have been a breeze since I got the Marauder.
I usually wait until the last possible moment to get my inspection because I just hate waiting in line and the processing in general. Today was the last day on my inspection sticker and emissions was due also.
Took the Marauder to a local place here just after lunch and found that I was #2 in line. The MM was in the bay about 10 minutes later.
All the inspector/mechanics on duty started to ogle the MM from the time it entered the bay. When they popped the hood, the guy called the others over to look. The engine bay was still pretty clean from the Carlisle Show.
Needless to say, the inspection went very smoothly and I stood by to answer all the questions about the car. They commented on how well the car is kept.
I guess they get pretty tired of seeing beat-to-hell Honda Civics and Toyota Corollas and such and just really appreciate one that sees regular service and care. Junkers get the extra evil eye from the inspectors, I suspect.
I usually wait until the last possible moment to get my inspection because I just hate waiting in line and the processing in general. Today was the last day on my inspection sticker and emissions was due also.
Took the Marauder to a local place here just after lunch and found that I was #2 in line. The MM was in the bay about 10 minutes later.
All the inspector/mechanics on duty started to ogle the MM from the time it entered the bay. When they popped the hood, the guy called the others over to look. The engine bay was still pretty clean from the Carlisle Show.
Needless to say, the inspection went very smoothly and I stood by to answer all the questions about the car. They commented on how well the car is kept.
I guess they get pretty tired of seeing beat-to-hell Honda Civics and Toyota Corollas and such and just really appreciate one that sees regular service and care. Junkers get the extra evil eye from the inspectors, I suspect.