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I awoke to a special treat this morning: my car wouldn't start. I'm so glad that I had it inspected last week, where they said the battery was fine. Apparently the inspection did not involve looking under the hood, where it was quite obvious that the battery was covered with corrosion. I know exactly zero about cars, beyond where to put the key and how to program the radio, yet it was plainly obvious even to me after opening the hood (once I figured out how to open the hood) that the battery contacts were corroded. Perhaps I should become a mechanic? Or maybe the people who are paid to be mechanics should actually DO THEIR JOBS.
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The MO state safety inspection involves a lot of under-hood parts. And any mechanic worth his or her weight in dirt would take a good look at your battery, because changing it for you involves a labor fee.
Sounds to me like your car's inspection wasn't really done right. The missouri state highay patrol offers a number to call and make complaints if you like.
http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Publications/Brochures/SHP-486.pdf
Posted by: Brian at October 27, 2005 12:12 PM
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