Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:54:58 -0700
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Process to register a vanagon in Pennsylvania??
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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
> >
>
>
>
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