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| 08-05-2013, 02:40 PM | #1 |
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What should I be paying for state inspection?
Hi, I'm located in the philadelphia area, and I'm just curious what are you guys paying for a state inspection?
Will a german specialty shop do anything different than a gas station mechanic will (or pep boys, etc.)? I'm getting mine done at this local german place (because its convenient), and I am getting ripped off by their labor (stupid me, forgot to look it's like $90/hr for labor). Anyway what are you paying? your responses are very appreciated! |
| 08-05-2013, 03:10 PM | #2 |
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State Inspection fee's are set by your STATE. So it should be the same at the dealer or at joe schmoe's gas station.
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| 08-05-2013, 04:48 PM | #3 |
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Okay, I guess it was the labor that sent the price up
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| 08-05-2013, 05:34 PM | #4 |
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labor for what? IF all you needed was a state inspection, the cost should be the same AT ANY state inspection place/station.
Like back in the day... when I lived in Virginia... state inspections costs 12 dollars. Did not matter IF it was at a Porsche dealer or VW dealer or corner gas station. The inspection cost the customer the same price($12) - all thru out the state. Now IF you had something repaired to pass said inspection... that work will vary in price.
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| 08-05-2013, 08:03 PM | #5 |
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I'm going to clarify tomorrow. I had a problem with my A/C and it probably took them some time to diagnose it.
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| 08-07-2013, 08:03 PM | #6 |
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In PA, state inspection and emissions prices are decided by the shop. For instance, I charge $24.00 labor for the inspection and $2.00 for the sticker. Emissions comes out to $29.95. A shop down the road may be at 15 bucks, or 40 bucks. It all depends. Other states may be different.
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