I see your point, and honestly, as someone who's had my fair share of run-ins with inspections, I can appreciate the sentiment. I've been frustrated by overly strict rules myself, especially when my car spends half its life in the garage. Still, your uncle's Mustang story hits home—sometimes these checks really do catch serious issues. Maybe a bit more nuance or flexibility wouldn't hurt though...balance is key here.
Yeah, I get that inspections can feel like overkill sometimes—especially if your car's mostly just chilling in storage. But honestly, I've seen enough sketchy brake lines and cracked hoses to appreciate why they're strict. Maybe just a little common sense wiggle room wouldn't hurt though...
I see your point—strict inspections can feel excessive, especially for cars that rarely hit the road. As someone who just navigated insurance for the first time, I initially thought the rules were overly cautious too. But after hearing stories about hidden corrosion or brittle hoses causing unexpected issues, I get why they're cautious. Still, a bit more flexibility for vehicles mostly in storage wouldn't be unreasonable...maybe a middle ground could work.
"Still, a bit more flexibility for vehicles mostly in storage wouldn't be unreasonable...maybe a middle ground could work."
Yeah, I get the caution too, but honestly, my uncle's old Mustang sat untouched for years—passed every inspection easily. Meanwhile, my daily driver barely squeaks by each time. Go figure...
Had a similar thing happen with my '68 Camaro. Sat covered in the garage for almost three years while I was overseas, and when I finally got around to inspection, it passed smoother than my wife's SUV that gets babied every weekend. Makes you wonder if these new rules are really about safety or just another way to squeeze a few extra bucks outta folks who love their classics...
