Car Inspection

[patman]

If you ever need a muffler bearing...you can get one here

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...index&cPath=12

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by patman

If you ever need a muffler bearing...you can get one here

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...index&cPath=12

Thanks patman, a mystery has been solved for me.

I think I got some of their Spark Plugs put in my car a while back.

Here is what they say about how their plugs work:

Spark plugs are often misunderstood by most people. A spark plug's name is quite literal. They are designed to plug the line - and suppress any spark that may come through. Of course, you know what happens if a spark finds an open fuel source!! That could get ugly! KaleCoAuto extra retardant plugs block 99% of spark, and allow 95% of ignition molecules to pass through. That's 25% more than the competition, and unlike the competition, KaleCoAuto plugs never need cleaning.

[WakeboardMom]

Originally Posted by patman

If you ever need a muffler bearing...you can get one here

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...index&cPath=12

This site is hilarious! Someone has a lot of time on their hands; although I guess that they're making money from the sponsorships!

[Kamper]

CEL can be anything or nothing. If it's comes up just after your odometer has passed a solid point like 20,000 40,000 100,000 etc... It's probably the scheduled maintenace reminder.

Otherwise you could be in trouble but check/change the gas cap. If the light doesn't go out after a few days and maybe half-dozens start-ups then it's something else but that's the most common reason for that light to come on.

[christo1]

My wife has an older car 2001 honda acoord ,runs great but check engine light is on.I went to get sticker in mass and asked if that was an automatic fail and was told yes. I asked him what he would do if it was his car. He told me go home disconnect battery and come back.

I went home disconnected it went back maybe 7-8 mile ride got sticker.
light came back on next day .

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by christo1

My wife has an older car 2001 honda acoord ,runs great but check engine light is on.I went to get sticker in mass and asked if that was an automatic fail and was told yes. I asked him what he would do if it was his car. He told me go home disconnect battery and come back.

I went home disconnected it went back maybe 7-8 mile ride got sticker.
light came back on next day .

There is a problem with that though. The check engine light comes on for many different things, some of which can cause more problems down the road if left unchecked.

[christo1]

Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

There is a problem with that though. The check engine light comes on for many different things, some of which can cause more problems down the road if left unchecked.

It can also be trivial things such as loose gas cap, oxygen sensor. The car owes me nothing and runs great.

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by christo1

It can also be trivial things such as loose gas cap, oxygen sensor. The car owes me nothing and runs great.

Yup you are right as is my Xterra, but it would really $uck to break down on one of my 4.5 hour drives up to Maine on a cold snowy night.
Cause you know if somethings going to happen it isn't likely to be in your driveway on a nice sunny day.
Yes it COULD be a gas cap, but you know as well as I a gas cap is doubtful.
Guess we look at safety differently, to each their own.

[dpg]

I read the first couple posts and didn't bother finishing so excuse me if the name was given. My point is why bother with this post if you do not let people know what station this occured?

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by dpg

I read the first couple posts and didn't bother finishing so excuse me if the name was given. My point is why bother with this post if you do not let people know what station this occured?

I agree, especially one that so blatantly tried to keep you from getting your car inspected by trumping up false problems.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by dpg

I read the first couple posts and didn't bother finishing so excuse me if the name was given. My point is why bother with this post if you do not let people know what station this occured?

That is a valid question to ask.

My objective in posting this was to possibly educate some viewers about the NH auto inspection procedure (safe-c 3200 OFFICIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT).

As I said in my original post: "I then went back to the station and told the owner what I had found out and he then told the mechanic to put a sticker on my car. No argument and explanation as to why they rejected it in the first place."

The owner of the business took the proper corrective action to satisfy a customer so I don't have any hard feelings toward him. The owner has to take the word of his employees and if the customer doesn't complain, then he won't get involved.

I must note that if my car was dripping oil on the exhaust sytem then I would want them to tell me because that is a safety problem even though the procedure doesn't say that. However it wasn't doing that and was only slighting damp with oil around the gaskets and axle bearing.

[dpg]

Originally Posted by Rusty

That is a valid question to ask.

My objective in posting this was to possibly educate some viewers about the NH auto inspection procedure (safe-c 3200 OFFICIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT).

As I said in my original post: "I then went back to the station and told the owner what I had found out and he then told the mechanic to put a sticker on my car. No argument and explanation as to why they rejected it in the first place."

The owner of the business took the proper corrective action to satisfy a customer so I don't have any hard feelings toward him. The owner has to take the word of his employees and if the customer doesn't complain, then he won't get involved.

I must note that if my car was dripping oil on the exhaust sytem then I would want them to tell me because that is a safety problem even though the procedure doesn't say that. However it wasn't doing that and was only slighting damp with oil around the gaskets and axle bearing.

Well that's one spin to put on it personally I don't agree. The owner knew what was going on and was caught by someone who gave a damn to follow up plain and simple. Did it ever occur to you that's why the sticker was put on so easily without any argument? If the mechanic felt there was a legitimate issue he/she should not (and doesn't have to) put the sticker on the car as it's their reputation and certification in jeopardy. That's the spin I put on the outcome.

[SIKSUKR]

Inspections were initially required for safety, which is a good thing. It has evolved more to an environmental issue which may or may not have merit with regards to sensors.

[BroadHopper]

After talking with various folks in the motor trade and googling the web, cars that are or approaching 10 years of age and built after 1996 have mega problems with emissions let alone check engine light on. Yet the laws do not take into consideration vehicle's age. Most folks end up with salvaging a perfectly good car because it fails emission test. Or better yet ship the car to a state like Florida that do not have annual inspections. Will this will become a major problem as the years go by?

Maybe DC Santa will rejuvenate a CEL bill similar to the clunker bill to help pay for their foolishness.

[christo1]

Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

Yup you are right as is my Xterra, but it would really $uck to break down on one of my 4.5 hour drives up to Maine on a cold snowy night.
Cause you know if somethings going to happen it isn't likely to be in your driveway on a nice sunny day.
Yes it COULD be a gas cap, but you know as well as I a gas cap is doubtful.
Guess we look at safety differently, to each their own.

I guess we do

[NoBozo]

My wifes 2005 Camry has been displayning the light for FIVE years. When I go for inspection... I PULL the battery cable the night before. Total Memory Loss. The next day the car passes Inspection. A day or two later the light comes ON again. I bought a very nice scanner and scanned. The problem is one of a FEW Possible problems related to .."Evaperative Emmisions."

The car runs fine and the gas mileage is fine. Just my experience.. NB

[fatlazyless]

www.autoservnh.com has a $9.95 complete NH state inspection coupon on page 9 of the lastest, Nov 20, Pennysaver which is a Plymouth based classified ad rag. It says $9.95 complete NH state inspection in Tilton, Laconia or Plymouth and an appointment is required.......reg price $49.95......is what it says.....and it is good through Nov 30, 2012.

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

www.autoservnh.com has a $9.95 complete NH state inspection coupon on page 9 of the lastest, Nov 20, Pennysaver which is a Plymouth based classified ad rag. It says $9.95 complete NH state inspection in Tilton, Laconia or Plymouth and an appointment is required.......reg price $49.95......is what it says.....and it is good through Nov 30, 2012.

And chances are you will not get out of there without something failing.
IMHO Autoserve and Irwin Zone are two of the worst dealerships for service and honesty in the lakes region.
Your best bet I've found is a good local garage, many of which have been commented on around the lakes region in previous posts.
The old saying if it is to good to be true it probably is might apply here.