I finally got my car inspected Saturday, after going a month or two beyond the expiration date of my last inspection. As I flipped on my lights to drive home last night, I noticed my right headlight had burned out. Turns out it lasted just long enough to make it through the inspection! Thanks, Mr. Bulb!
A quick trip to the auto parts store and I was good as new.
I normally don’t let my car get that far beyond the inspection date, but the new inspection stickers are poorly designed. Rather than have big, readable numbers like the old ones, the new stickers have the due date punched into the sticker. You’ve got to have a slide rule and a magnifying glass to determine when its due.
The Great State of North Carolina was quick to send me a NastyGram about being tardy with my emissions inspection. Fair enough, but if they’re going to go to the trouble, why not send me a reminder letter instead? Like maybe 45 days before the inspection expires? That way I can put away my slide rule and keep my car’s inspection up to date.
Oh, the day I’m put in charge of the state gumint…
Agreed. I’ve been saying this ever since the new ones came out. I’m sure they did it because it was cheaper, but I guarantee you the rate of late inspections has increased as a result of this decision.
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