Brakes and tires are two legitimate inspection points that often get neglected by drivers. Still, brake inspections especially, are very often abused by mechani

Brakes and tires are two legitimate inspection points that often get neglected by drivers. Still, brake inspections especially, are very often abused by mechanic shop and/or unreasonable regulation terms to force car owners to replace far before is actually necessary. At least in my experience, it seems every single year the shop states they won't pass the car unless some of the brakes are replaced. I suspect in this case they are just bald-face lying, as recently I balked at yet another ~$600 maintenance charge to pass a routine inspection, took the car to a friends shop out of town, and was able to conclude that the original shop never even checked the brakes, as the wheels took _a lot_ of force to remove once the lug nuts were off. Similarly with emissions checks. It often turns into nothing more than a yearly tax on your vehicle and does nothing to improve anyone's safety.