mKy6X Wrote:
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> why is sale of used tires by auto shops illegal in
> VA ?
>
> 1) danger. if they look good and were replaced
> there is likely (supposed to be) an unobvious
> defect that is unsafe: a master tech mechanic and
> or NHTSC directly or indirectly ordered the tires
> unsafe. this can cause death. such defects are
> OFTEN not visible in a pile of tires.
>
> 2) conflict of interest. it would allow shops to
> sell customers tires when they do not need them
NOT challenging you, just curious: why do you say selling used tires is illegal? I see shops like
http://ronsusedtireswinchester.com/ and
http://www.yelp.com/biz/j-c-new-and-used-tires-alexandria all over the web and openly advertising. I thought maybe there was some rule about not being able to sell both new and used, for the reason (2) you cite, but the second link seems to belie that.
When I first moved to this area in 1986, I had a ratty old vehicle and needed a tire, was surprised when I asked a a shop and they looked at me like they'd never heard of a used tire. Then I started noticing used tire shops in the last few years (which doesn't mean they didn't exist before that).
So...again, I'm just trying to understand here!