1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

  2. LIVE WATCH EVENT
    The NBA Draft is here! Come join Clutch in the ClutchFans Room Wednesday night at 6:30pm CT as we host the live online NBA Draft Watch Party. Who will the Rockets select at #3?

    NBA Draft - LIVE!
Welcome ClutchFans Live Event

Anyone know any good vehicle inspection place?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by RKREBORN, Dec 14, 2012.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Duncan McDonuts

    Duncan McDonuts Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2008
    Messages:
    10,211
    Likes Received:
    3,967
    Had my car inspected at a Shell in the Med Center on Almeda/OST. Guy there said my engine was full of dirty oil and sludge and they needed to flush it. Would've cost $70 to do it. Declined it. Read online that modern engines don't need to be flushed and it can be harmful to your engine.

    At my inspection this year, passed with no problems. Some inspections can be shady.
     
    #21 Duncan McDonuts, Dec 15, 2012
  2. BenVR4

    BenVR4 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2011
    Messages:
    141
    Likes Received:
    14
    I been going to Mr. Sticker for past few years now for my motorcycle and car and not once have i ever ran into any problems with them
     
    #22 BenVR4, Dec 15, 2012
  3. RV6

    RV6 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2008
    Messages:
    25,522
    Likes Received:
    1,109
    Did you fail the initial inspection?
     
    #23 RV6, Dec 15, 2012
  4. MIAGI99

    MIAGI99 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Messages:
    1,768
    Likes Received:
    355
    Q Emmisions
     
    #24 MIAGI99, Dec 15, 2012
  5. CCorn

    CCorn Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2010
    Messages:
    21,529
    Likes Received:
    21,412
    Why are you scared? Go anywhere. It's very rare that the inspection place will use your car to hide and traffic narcotics for the cartel.
     
    #25 CCorn, Dec 15, 2012
  6. Duncan McDonuts

    Duncan McDonuts Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2008
    Messages:
    10,211
    Likes Received:
    3,967
    Nope, passed it. My engine never had a problem. I was also running on really old oil for the year that I finally got around to changing a few months ago, but the car still ran without a hitch.
     
    #26 Duncan McDonuts, Dec 15, 2012
  7. RV6

    RV6 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2008
    Messages:
    25,522
    Likes Received:
    1,109
    Oh...i thought you meant they told you it wouldn't pass, or that if failed, and he said it was due to the engine issue.

    It really isn't easy for them to cheat you on the inspection itself. The OP should be ok anywhere, as long as he keeps an eye on them and doesn't accept any additional service, pass or fail.
     
    #27 RV6, Dec 15, 2012
  8. droopy421

    droopy421 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2010
    Messages:
    2,280
    Likes Received:
    184
    This, you will be in and out, no hassle. Been going here for years.
     
    #28 droopy421, Dec 15, 2012
  9. wreck

    wreck Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2006
    Messages:
    3,551
    Likes Received:
    47
    i have a friend who runs an inspection place. but to answer your question... no I don't know of a trustworthy place:grin:
     
    #29 wreck, Dec 16, 2012
  10. tomato

    tomato Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2007
    Messages:
    1,640
    Likes Received:
    133
    Goosh Gosh, the fact that all Clutchfans are on the West side of town is disturbing.
     
    #30 tomato, Dec 17, 2012
  11. macalu

    macalu Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    16,761
    Likes Received:
    635
    no one lives on the east side, or admits to it anyways. i really think East Houston is the land that time forgot.
     
    #31 macalu, Dec 17, 2012
  12. VanityHalfBlack

    VanityHalfBlack Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    18,272
    Likes Received:
    3,892
    It such a scam... I remember them charging me twice for the inspection when they said my wiper blades need replacement.. So I said yes please replace my wiper blades and the technician didn't tell me that he had to do another inspection with the new blades on... I was like, "Why the **** didn't you just do it the first time around during the 1st inspection with the new installed wiper blades???
     
    #32 VanityHalfBlack, Dec 17, 2012
  13. HR Dept

    HR Dept Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2012
    Messages:
    6,792
    Likes Received:
    1,223
    I'm living pretty good over on the Eastside... Admittedly.
     
    #33 HR Dept, Dec 17, 2012
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now