Does anyone know any shops that will pass a Volvo with a few minor issues? Safety wise the vehicle is superb, as Volvo's are, but there is an exhaust issue. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Posted Jul 29, 2020, 7:19 PM UTC
Nobody's passing an exhaust issue.
In my experience, an exhaust issues hardly ever get a pass. If it was something like wipers or a cracked windshield you might have a better chance.
Um, so parts dont wear out on Volvos? Good to know. 🤔
Is there a check engine light on? Thats the first question. Nothing with a check engine light will pass. Dont bother taking it, go to autozone and get it scanned for free to see what the issue is. An exhaust issue is not going to get passed either. Its to clearly obvious, you can hear its wrong when you go by. If a cop stops you and sees a new sticker that shop is fucked. They are required to take pictures now of the car while doing the inspection, so a lot of what would have flown in the past won't.
Go to a spanish muffler shop and get your car fixed. They do great work and are cheap. There are a couple on Broad across from the CVS, and Dominican Muffler on Seabury st is good too.
Yeah the picture thing is fucked up, I'll look into a Spanish shop. Thank you
They're not passing rust, either. Used to be pretty sanguine about rust, but this year not a chance. I definitely need a new car.
Go get it fixed, inspections aren't just about safety they are also about the environment.