Hate how the BBC always use passive voice for car crashes. No mention that a driver is at fault.

  • FireRetardant@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    On the note of mechanical faults, it is odd that cars are typically safetied when sold/transfered to a new owner and never really required to be inspected again. Regular safety inspections should be a mandatory part of car ownership.

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      1 year ago

      We had them when I was a kid in Virginia. My shitty Corolla failed because the driver-side door handle didn’t work on the inside.

      They wanted $150 to fix it, so I just tied a rope to the mechanism inside the door. It passed.

      All-told, it’s a great idea and also provides some business for local mechanics.

    • donnachaidh@lemmy.dcmrobertson.com
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      1 year ago

      It is in the UK. You have to get an annual MOT check, I believe. I’ve also found it odd that that isn’t required where I am either, though.