That time of year again....need friendly inspector.

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Default That time of year again....need friendly inspector.

I really need some help finding a friendly inspector for my Mom and Step Dad's cars. They have 2 cars with Check Engine lights on and both need stickers and they don't have the money to fix them.

I will be more than happy to hook someone up $$$, for hooking me up, to hook them up...........I flippin' confused..!

Seriously, I could really use some help here. Please PM me.

Thanks gentlemen..!

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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you do know the state has assitance if they meet income lvls
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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what years are they
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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One is a 97' and one is a 98'....let me know if you can help. I'm willing to pay hansomly.

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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Whats wrong with there cars?
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Thats what I was wondering mine passes fine
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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They both have the POS mod. My step dad is a bit of a dumbass when it comes to cars. He is the guy that will jump in the car, start her up, give her 2 or 3 5K RPM runs and drive off.....he thinks that is the best way to warm up a car.
His work van: Rotors are warped, blinkers don't work, check engine light is on, and some other things but I wasn't really listening.
His car: check engine light is on and it smokes pretty good (I wonder why?).

These cars don't look bad but he destroys engines right and left....he doesn't quit understand how it all works.

J.R.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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if only u were near dfw
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This thread will help me out also. I'm moving to Deer Park here within the next 6 weeks. My inspection is good until Feb. 09.. Just for future references
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Originally Posted by TxDad-97SS
you do know the state has assitance if they meet income lvls
x2, they can get up to $3,000 from "AIR TEXAS" to fix there car
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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TTT - Still need some help.

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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Why don't u just take the car to autozone or advance auto and have them pull the codes to see what's wrong first. Could just be a bad spark plug or something cheap. Better to find out first what the problem is before you start sticking your neck out as the fines for inspectors that pass vehicles like that is very very stiff (loose license, heavy $ fines, etc).
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spend a day driving around town and asking inspectors if it will pass while scratching your face with a twenty dollar bill lol
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