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Old 09-02-2018, 06:22 PM
 
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Hi,

Last year when time came for State inspection time came, I went to one I chose by chance and they ripped me off. I later on heard about "Inspection only" places where they have no interest in doing unnecessary additional work. Which one do you suggest in Plano? I need a place where they do a good check and they are honest. Thanks
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Old 09-02-2018, 06:34 PM
 
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Hi,

Last year when time came for State inspection time came, I went to one I chose by chance and they ripped me off. I later on heard about "Inspection only" places where they have no interest in doing unnecessary additional work. Which one do you suggest in Plano? I need a place where they do a good check and they are honest. Thanks
I don't think you have to go to an "inspection only" place to find someone who won't rip you off.

And I don't know what you mean by "ripped off."

If you actually need work, then you actually need work.

I've been once to the Firestone at Jupiter and Campbell and several times to the City Garage at the same corner--neither identified any work I needed for inspection.

But I do maintain my vehicle.
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Old 09-03-2018, 02:17 PM
 
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"Inspection only" places will sometimes do limited work like replacing wiper blades.



Back in the old days they used to give you red translucent tape to cover your cracked tail lights ... ah the good old days.


But any inspection only place will have no real capabilities to do any work like fixing your emissions systems so I would expect they are all the same.
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Old 09-03-2018, 04:57 PM
 
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I go to my dealership, whom I trust.
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Old 09-03-2018, 08:57 PM
 
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I've been going to the same kwik car for years with no issue
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Old 09-04-2018, 07:56 AM
 
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There is a stand-alone place in Plano on I think Parker and Independence. I think the brand is called Dekra or something.
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Old 09-04-2018, 08:52 AM
 
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There is another stand-alone place in Allen at Legacy and Custer.
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Old 09-04-2018, 10:01 AM
 
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I take it to Kwik Kars. Around $25.
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Old 09-07-2018, 11:31 AM
 
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There is a stand-alone place in Plano on I think Parker and Independence. I think the brand is called Dekra or something.
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There is another stand-alone place in Allen at Legacy and Custer.

I go to Dekra at Legacy and Custer for many years and it usually takes 15 to 20 minutes.


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I go to my dealership, whom I trust.

I wish I could say I trust any dealership. Dealership is the worst rip off place to get your vehicle serviced.
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Old 09-07-2018, 01:50 PM
 
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Not my Subaru in McKinney. Never found anything wrong and if I remember was under $25.
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