Stacy,

I'm sorry but you are missing the boat. Im not asking to get around
anything. I very much believe in the inspection process and my email is not
to curtail anything. That is your interpretation, If I may elaborate. my
intention is to know if there are specific areas of the inspection that PA
is more stringent on so that I can hone in on those and get them reviewed
and fix (if need be) before I do the inspection. All of that is stated in
the original email.

best,
T.

On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 8:54 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@comcast.net>
wrote:

>       Why even drive a car with that many issues ? If you can't keep an old
> VW running safely,maybe you should have a Toyota. All of those issues are
> well under $500.00 to repair.
>       We don't have inspections in California ,but I wish we did. I work on
> some of these cars and they are a danger to society. Owning a vehicle is
> like owning a pet ,they come with a margin of responsibility.
>        Don't try and go around the inspectors ,fix the issues and drive
> safer, the motoring public will thank you.
>
>
>
>                            Stacy
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 12:56 PM, Mark Hersh <cmwolfsburg@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I haven't lived in Pennsyltucky for a while now, but I can tell you a
> > couple things.
> >
> > First, you can go here and see the regs for yourself:
> >
> > http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/pub_45/SubchapterE.pdf
> >
> > My experience is that there's a lot of leeway given to the mechanics
> doing
> > the inspection. Some places can get reputations for being "picky" and
> > others will slap the sticker on any old thing.  Beware of places running
> > "specials" (maybe they are not allowed to do that anymore).
> >
> > Do you do all your own work or do you need a new mechanic/shop now that
> > you've relocated?  If so, maybe they can do the inspection.
> >
> > You will probably need emissions inspection also (unless there's an age
> > exemption) since you are in the Philly region.
> >
> > Regarding the specific things you mentioned....
> >
> > All your lights must work, so the bad turn signal bulb should be
> replaced.
> >
> > The crack in the windshield may or may not cause you problems.  If it's
> > long and/or goes across the driver's field of vision, it may fail you.
> If
> > it's a small one on the margins, you should be OK.  You can't have a pile
> > of stickers on your windshield or rear glass (and maybe your front side
> > windows).  Rear window margin stickers are OK.
> >
> > Not sure about the headlight...  How much does it cut down on the light?
> >
> > The surface rust should not be a problem (that would fail every vehicle
> in
> > the Commonwealth over 5 years old!).  Rust-through will fail you.
> >
> > Your tires should be in good shape, no weird wear.  They should check
> your
> > play in the wheels as well as the brake pads and shoes.
> >
> > My experience is that there's a lot of leeway given to the mechanics
> doing
> > the inspection. Some places can get reputations for being "picky" and
> > others will slap the sticker on any old thing.  Beware of places running
> > "specials" (maybe they are not allowed to do that anymore); they will be
> > ultra picky and soak you for minor things.
> >
> > It's a pain but at least if almost everyone is complying, you can drive
> > with some comfort that everyone else's car is in decent shape.  Once I
> left
> > Pennsylvania I was shocked at some of the clunkers I saw on the road...
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 5:41 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I wondered if any of you are registered in Pennsylvania and also how
> > > difficult was it to register a vanagon here?
> > >
> > > I just moved in and I am reading over some of the particulars. I have
> to
> > > take the vanagon to an inspection station to get that done. However it
> > > seems that I have to have my PA drivers license and a title changed
> over
> > > before I can get it inspected.
> > >
> > > I am a little worried as I know that I need to do several things
> before I
> > > can run it to the inspection.
> > > Crack on the windshield, one oxidizing headlamp, bad turn signal bulb
> > > (passenger front) some surface rust here and there. I'm just not sure
> > what
> > > things they hone in on that I must double check. I certainly dont want
> to
> > > fail something I could address beforehand.
> > >
> > > Any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am in the
> > > Swathmore-Morton area and the vanagon is an 85 7-passenger tin top.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tony
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > 86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"
> >
> > Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs,
> > regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at
> > http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
> > http://www.pbase.com/mhersh/image/108220533
> >
>
>
>
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