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Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
JTS Brown
()
Date: July 13, 2016 11:19AM
My 91 Auto just reached 25 years old and I got it inspected and also did the emissions, which I found out I didn't need at 25 years.
Now I will get my tags, just regular tags, not antique tags so I can continue to drive it without restrictions of an antique car.
Now I know that I do not need "emissions" any longer with this 25 year old car.
What about next year when I purchase tags, again regular tags, will I need to get an inspection done when the car is greater than 25 years old? If not, do you just rip off the old inspection sticker from 2017?
Anyone know.
Now I will get my tags, just regular tags, not antique tags so I can continue to drive it without restrictions of an antique car.
Now I know that I do not need "emissions" any longer with this 25 year old car.
What about next year when I purchase tags, again regular tags, will I need to get an inspection done when the car is greater than 25 years old? If not, do you just rip off the old inspection sticker from 2017?
Anyone know.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
WilliamRobert
()
Date: July 13, 2016 11:59AM
Unless you have antique tags, all vehicles need inspected.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
WilliamRobert
()
Date: July 13, 2016 12:00PM
Correction to my post above...all vehicles with regular tags need a safety inspection, but vehicles over 25 years old do not need the emissions inspection.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
JTS Brown
()
Date: July 13, 2016 12:11PM
Can I get my money back from the station that just did the emissions that I didn't need this year? Whadda think!!
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Quill
()
Date: July 13, 2016 12:16PM
JTS Brown Wrote:
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> Can I get my money back from the station that just
> did the emissions that I didn't need this year?
> Whadda think!!
Chances: Zero
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> Can I get my money back from the station that just
> did the emissions that I didn't need this year?
> Whadda think!!
Chances: Zero
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Huh???
()
Date: July 13, 2016 12:20PM
I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS but...
As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year old vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned. If you have an ongoing relationship with the shop in question and bring work there frequently, then you might consider asking, "Since I received an emissions test which wasn't required, would it be possible to apply the payment for that emissions test to future service?" And be prepared for them to say no and then walk away...
But, I promise you this...if you go in there like the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and say something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of shop are you running here? You guys totally fucked me! You charged me for an emissions test I didn't need and I want my fucking money back! Now!" They're going to laugh at you and walk away...
As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year old vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned. If you have an ongoing relationship with the shop in question and bring work there frequently, then you might consider asking, "Since I received an emissions test which wasn't required, would it be possible to apply the payment for that emissions test to future service?" And be prepared for them to say no and then walk away...
But, I promise you this...if you go in there like the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and say something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of shop are you running here? You guys totally fucked me! You charged me for an emissions test I didn't need and I want my fucking money back! Now!" They're going to laugh at you and walk away...
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
JTS Brown
()
Date: July 13, 2016 12:27PM
Huh??? Wrote:
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> I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS but...
>
> As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year old
> vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned. If you
> have an ongoing relationship with the shop in
> question and bring work there frequently, then you
> might consider asking, "Since I received an
> emissions test which wasn't required, would it be
> possible to apply the payment for that emissions
> test to future service?" And be prepared for them
> to say no and then walk away...
>
> But, I promise you this...if you go in there like
> the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and say
> something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of shop
> are you running here? You guys totally fucked me!
> You charged me for an emissions test I didn't need
> and I want my fucking money back! Now!" They're
> going to laugh at you and walk away...
--------------------------------------------
I agree with you on the "let it go". Lesson learned.
But their are plenty of shop fuckers that triple prices on parts to long dedicated customers. Bunch of vultures.
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> I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS but...
>
> As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year old
> vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned. If you
> have an ongoing relationship with the shop in
> question and bring work there frequently, then you
> might consider asking, "Since I received an
> emissions test which wasn't required, would it be
> possible to apply the payment for that emissions
> test to future service?" And be prepared for them
> to say no and then walk away...
>
> But, I promise you this...if you go in there like
> the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and say
> something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of shop
> are you running here? You guys totally fucked me!
> You charged me for an emissions test I didn't need
> and I want my fucking money back! Now!" They're
> going to laugh at you and walk away...
--------------------------------------------
I agree with you on the "let it go". Lesson learned.
But their are plenty of shop fuckers that triple prices on parts to long dedicated customers. Bunch of vultures.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
iLester.
()
Date: July 13, 2016 01:35PM
JTS Brown Wrote:
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> My 91 Auto just reached 25 years old and I got it
> inspected and also did the emissions, which I
> found out I didn't need at 25 years.
> Now I will get my tags, just regular tags, not
> antique tags so I can continue to drive it without
> restrictions of an antique car.
>
> Now I know that I do not need "emissions" any
> longer with this 25 year old car.
>
> What about next year when I purchase tags, again
> regular tags, will I need to get an inspection
> done when the car is greater than 25 years old? If
> not, do you just rip off the old inspection
> sticker from 2017?
>
> Anyone know.
Refer to the vehicle registration form they send in the mail. It will indicate whether emissions inspection is req'd.
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> My 91 Auto just reached 25 years old and I got it
> inspected and also did the emissions, which I
> found out I didn't need at 25 years.
> Now I will get my tags, just regular tags, not
> antique tags so I can continue to drive it without
> restrictions of an antique car.
>
> Now I know that I do not need "emissions" any
> longer with this 25 year old car.
>
> What about next year when I purchase tags, again
> regular tags, will I need to get an inspection
> done when the car is greater than 25 years old? If
> not, do you just rip off the old inspection
> sticker from 2017?
>
> Anyone know.
Refer to the vehicle registration form they send in the mail. It will indicate whether emissions inspection is req'd.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Performance BMW Driver
()
Date: July 13, 2016 02:00PM
JTS Brown Wrote:
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> Can I get my money back from the station that just
> did the emissions that I didn't need this year?
> Whadda think!!
Contact the Virginia State Police to register a formal complaint, and request a audit of the inspection facility.
This should get your money returned, and let the inspector that people are aware of their dishonest business practices.
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> Can I get my money back from the station that just
> did the emissions that I didn't need this year?
> Whadda think!!
Contact the Virginia State Police to register a formal complaint, and request a audit of the inspection facility.
This should get your money returned, and let the inspector that people are aware of their dishonest business practices.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Rockstar
()
Date: July 13, 2016 02:06PM
What's dishonest about that? You went in and requested a service. Not their fault it wasn't legally required. For all they know, you are a tree-hugger and care about your carbon footprint.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Herb Cohen
()
Date: July 13, 2016 02:27PM
Let it go man. How broke are you?
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
JTS Brown
()
Date: July 13, 2016 02:45PM
Herb Cohen Wrote:
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> Let it go man. How broke are you?
I already said "let it go" lesson learned, it was my error. I didn't have the registration form with me at the time. My screw up.
It's not the end of the world......just lost a good dinner.
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> Let it go man. How broke are you?
I already said "let it go" lesson learned, it was my error. I didn't have the registration form with me at the time. My screw up.
It's not the end of the world......just lost a good dinner.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Over 25
()
Date: July 13, 2016 03:12PM
You are correct... in the future, have it inspeceted for safety only. There is no "sticker" sor emissions, and the DMV should automatically not ask for emmisions testing to be done every two years because the vehicle is over 25 years old.
If you decide next year to re-designate it as an antique, it will save you the hassle of having it inspected, and the fee is a one-time, permanent resistation fee instead of having to pave about $50 every year. But keep in mind that you still have to "self-inspect" the vehicle, sign a document that it is in compliance, and could still be cited for any defective equipment. Antique vehicles may be used for "pleasure drives" which could mean just about anything, but every day use and daily commuting is espressly prohibited.
If you decide next year to re-designate it as an antique, it will save you the hassle of having it inspected, and the fee is a one-time, permanent resistation fee instead of having to pave about $50 every year. But keep in mind that you still have to "self-inspect" the vehicle, sign a document that it is in compliance, and could still be cited for any defective equipment. Antique vehicles may be used for "pleasure drives" which could mean just about anything, but every day use and daily commuting is espressly prohibited.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
JTS Brown
()
Date: July 13, 2016 05:41PM
But couldn't a pleasure drive mean when I am stopped "well, I was on my way to the mechanics shop". Has to be a lot of variables for just about anything.
Do you have to notify your insurance company and will it change your rates? Just throwing that out there.
Do you have to notify your insurance company and will it change your rates? Just throwing that out there.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Huh???
()
Date: July 13, 2016 06:03PM
JTS Brown Wrote:
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> Huh??? Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS
> but...
> >
> > As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year
> old
> > vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned. If
> you
> > have an ongoing relationship with the shop in
> > question and bring work there frequently, then
> you
> > might consider asking, "Since I received an
> > emissions test which wasn't required, would it
> be
> > possible to apply the payment for that
> emissions
> > test to future service?" And be prepared for
> them
> > to say no and then walk away...
> >
> > But, I promise you this...if you go in there
> like
> > the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and say
> > something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of shop
> > are you running here? You guys totally fucked
> me!
> > You charged me for an emissions test I didn't
> need
> > and I want my fucking money back! Now!" They're
> > going to laugh at you and walk away...
>
> --------------------------------------------
>
> I agree with you on the "let it go". Lesson
> learned.
> But their are plenty of shop fuckers that triple
> prices on parts to long dedicated customers. Bunch
> of vultures.
I would also like to add that if you don't pursue a refund on the unnecessary emissions test, which is your privilege...I would NOT take my car there for future service.
Why would you take your business and your money to a place who would allow you to pay for a service that was unnecessary? This is NOVA, the 703, the 571...there are many, many quality shops who would love the opportunity to try to become your preferred shop.
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> Huh??? Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS
> but...
> >
> > As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year
> old
> > vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned. If
> you
> > have an ongoing relationship with the shop in
> > question and bring work there frequently, then
> you
> > might consider asking, "Since I received an
> > emissions test which wasn't required, would it
> be
> > possible to apply the payment for that
> emissions
> > test to future service?" And be prepared for
> them
> > to say no and then walk away...
> >
> > But, I promise you this...if you go in there
> like
> > the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and say
> > something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of shop
> > are you running here? You guys totally fucked
> me!
> > You charged me for an emissions test I didn't
> need
> > and I want my fucking money back! Now!" They're
> > going to laugh at you and walk away...
>
> --------------------------------------------
>
> I agree with you on the "let it go". Lesson
> learned.
> But their are plenty of shop fuckers that triple
> prices on parts to long dedicated customers. Bunch
> of vultures.
I would also like to add that if you don't pursue a refund on the unnecessary emissions test, which is your privilege...I would NOT take my car there for future service.
Why would you take your business and your money to a place who would allow you to pay for a service that was unnecessary? This is NOVA, the 703, the 571...there are many, many quality shops who would love the opportunity to try to become your preferred shop.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Go Green
()
Date: July 13, 2016 06:41PM
I think all cars and trucks regardless of age or mileage should be subject to emissions inspections.
It will help reduce global warming, and remove old cars from the road - Allowing for more hybrid cars and trucks.
It will help reduce global warming, and remove old cars from the road - Allowing for more hybrid cars and trucks.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
JTS Brown
()
Date: July 13, 2016 06:59PM
Huh??? Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> JTS Brown Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Huh??? Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS
> > but...
> > >
> > > As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year
> > old
> > > vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned.
> If
> > you
> > > have an ongoing relationship with the shop in
> > > question and bring work there frequently,
> then
> > you
> > > might consider asking, "Since I received an
> > > emissions test which wasn't required, would
> it
> > be
> > > possible to apply the payment for that
> > emissions
> > > test to future service?" And be prepared for
> > them
> > > to say no and then walk away...
> > >
> > > But, I promise you this...if you go in there
> > like
> > > the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and
> say
> > > something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of
> shop
> > > are you running here? You guys totally fucked
> > me!
> > > You charged me for an emissions test I didn't
> > need
> > > and I want my fucking money back! Now!"
> They're
> > > going to laugh at you and walk away...
> >
> > --------------------------------------------
> >
> > I agree with you on the "let it go". Lesson
> > learned.
> > But their are plenty of shop fuckers that
> triple
> > prices on parts to long dedicated customers.
> Bunch
> > of vultures.
>
> I would also like to add that if you don't pursue
> a refund on the unnecessary emissions test, which
> is your privilege...I would NOT take my car there
> for future service.
>
> Why would you take your business and your money to
> a place who would allow you to pay for a service
> that was unnecessary? This is NOVA, the 703, the
> 571...there are many, many quality shops who would
> love the opportunity to try to become your
> preferred shop.
I only went to this station for the emissions test, it is not where I take the car for preferred maintenance. I was just driving by and I saw not one car in line so I just pulled right in.
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> JTS Brown Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Huh??? Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > I'm sure you don't want to hear this, JTS
> > but...
> > >
> > > As someone who can own and maintain a 25 year
> > old
> > > vehicle, I would let it go. Lesson learned.
> If
> > you
> > > have an ongoing relationship with the shop in
> > > question and bring work there frequently,
> then
> > you
> > > might consider asking, "Since I received an
> > > emissions test which wasn't required, would
> it
> > be
> > > possible to apply the payment for that
> > emissions
> > > test to future service?" And be prepared for
> > them
> > > to say no and then walk away...
> > >
> > > But, I promise you this...if you go in there
> > like
> > > the typical, entitled NOVA douche-canoe and
> say
> > > something like, "Hey fucker...what kind of
> shop
> > > are you running here? You guys totally fucked
> > me!
> > > You charged me for an emissions test I didn't
> > need
> > > and I want my fucking money back! Now!"
> They're
> > > going to laugh at you and walk away...
> >
> > --------------------------------------------
> >
> > I agree with you on the "let it go". Lesson
> > learned.
> > But their are plenty of shop fuckers that
> triple
> > prices on parts to long dedicated customers.
> Bunch
> > of vultures.
>
> I would also like to add that if you don't pursue
> a refund on the unnecessary emissions test, which
> is your privilege...I would NOT take my car there
> for future service.
>
> Why would you take your business and your money to
> a place who would allow you to pay for a service
> that was unnecessary? This is NOVA, the 703, the
> 571...there are many, many quality shops who would
> love the opportunity to try to become your
> preferred shop.
I only went to this station for the emissions test, it is not where I take the car for preferred maintenance. I was just driving by and I saw not one car in line so I just pulled right in.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
Your Fault
()
Date: July 13, 2016 07:22PM
JTS Brown Wrote:
> I only went to this station for the emissions
> test, it is not where I take the car for preferred
> maintenance. I was just driving by and I saw not
> one car in line so I just pulled right in.
You started this thread, and got these idiots all stirred up - Now you gotta deal them.
> I only went to this station for the emissions
> test, it is not where I take the car for preferred
> maintenance. I was just driving by and I saw not
> one car in line so I just pulled right in.
You started this thread, and got these idiots all stirred up - Now you gotta deal them.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
SameSame
()
Date: July 13, 2016 07:24PM
I have the same exact situation .. 1991 car I'm almost done working on.
Can I get antique tags this year and then switch to regular tags, once I'm done fixing it up?
I understand antique tagged cars do not need either safety or emmissions, but can only be driven on weekends, holidays and to and from the shop.
anyone know?
Can I get antique tags this year and then switch to regular tags, once I'm done fixing it up?
I understand antique tagged cars do not need either safety or emmissions, but can only be driven on weekends, holidays and to and from the shop.
anyone know?
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
phillyrube
()
Date: July 13, 2016 08:31PM
SameSame, you are correct. But, you can put antique tags on the car, and get an inspection, and then drive it like a normal vehicle. Lots of people put antique plates on their POS and then think they can drive anywhere. Not so.
Re: Auto Inspection Rules in Virginian - vehicle over 25 years old
Posted by:
please don't
()
Date: July 15, 2016 01:37PM
phillyrube Wrote:
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> SameSame, you are correct. But, you can put
> antique tags on the car, and get an inspection,
> and then drive it like a normal vehicle. Lots of
> people put antique plates on their POS and then
> think they can drive anywhere. Not so.
Please do NOT put antique plates on and then drive it around as you regular daily driver. The people who actually own legitimate antique cars worked very hard to get the law passed through the General Assembly. If the state feels the law is getting abused, they could go back and change it which would be very bad for antique car owners and hobbyists.
For that reason, those who own legitimate antique vehicles tend to frown upon people who put their situation in jeopardy.
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> SameSame, you are correct. But, you can put
> antique tags on the car, and get an inspection,
> and then drive it like a normal vehicle. Lots of
> people put antique plates on their POS and then
> think they can drive anywhere. Not so.
Please do NOT put antique plates on and then drive it around as you regular daily driver. The people who actually own legitimate antique cars worked very hard to get the law passed through the General Assembly. If the state feels the law is getting abused, they could go back and change it which would be very bad for antique car owners and hobbyists.
For that reason, those who own legitimate antique vehicles tend to frown upon people who put their situation in jeopardy.