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The_eldritch_bitch t1_iu9f83c wrote

Reply to comment by Hollywould_7 in Vehicle Inspection Failed After Mechanical Work Done by [deleted]

Then diag picked up what was wrong, it wouldn’t pick up brakes.

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[deleted] OP t1_iu9fl4x wrote

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The_eldritch_bitch t1_iu9hr0e wrote

Brakes don’t have a dash indicator, and it can be hard to tell before they get really loud. I’m sitting here asking my Toyota master tech (for 15 years) husband these questions trying to help you. Next time, it can’t hurt to ask, “check the brakes too if you don’t mind.” But they won’t be doing a 100 point inspection or w/e if they aren’t getting paid for it.

And ask your regular mechanic or dealership this, not Moes Garage or whatever gas station inspection center it was

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Hollywould_7 t1_iu9i9hd wrote

I appreciate it. It’s an ‘08 Jeep Patriot. Of course it’s just shy of the 15-year mark for inspection specifics. I’m tempted to just sell it, honestly. I’ve been going to Long Life Auto in Waltham for the last few years, and they’ve never done me dirty!

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The_eldritch_bitch t1_iu9immo wrote

Yeah so they probably didn’t check for brakes because those wouldn’t trigger check engine. We traded in my 08 highlander a couple months ago and got what we paid for it 6 years ago…might be worth it!!

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Hollywould_7 t1_iu9iytz wrote

That’s what I thought!! Used car market is still relatively hot. Plus, I can easily commute via commuter rail and get my steps in. And no longer risking parking tickets sounds pretty damn good to me!

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