• hector@lemmy.today
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    11 hours ago

    State inspection of your vehicle? Wtf? I’ve heard of California with catalytic converters because the smog, that’s it. I

    • TunaLobster@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      I feel slightly safer knowing that the cars around me most likely have a functional horn /s (but only slightly because there are more things going on in the inspection to meet the bare minimum of safety. not a high bar, but at least a bar)

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            9 hours ago

            If they are checking that your spyware is installed still, it gives lie to their motivation.

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              7 hours ago

              This spyware is a byproduct of how the wireless tpms sensors work. If someone installed a wired version it would still pass.

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              8 hours ago

              Both over and under inflated tyres present a significant reduction in handling and breaking abilities of cars. Having the correct air pressure in your tyres is fairly important when push comes to shove.