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2 days later headlight globe fails. Drive around for another 363 days with a blow globe? Shouldnt need a RWC to be told you have a light out i dont reckon. I agree re the more serious issues though. As i said annual RWC happens in NSW, you wouldnt pick it though. So many heaps of junk around.
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Many years ago I picked up brand new B-Double trailers from Freighter in Ballarat, they were going to be used in NSW, this meant that brand new trailers straight from manufacturer had to get a road-worthy on them before we could register them in NSW- seriously????
In Vict, all brand new vehicles are registered by the dealers
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09-11-2022, 10:22 AM | #34 | ||
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But at least the heaps of junk have tyre tread, working brakes and lights at some point in the last 12 months!
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09-11-2022, 10:45 AM | #35 | ||
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when you see that white and orange vacc plaque on a workshop you know they are going to shaft you
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09-11-2022, 11:02 AM | #36 | ||
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It may come as a newsflash to people on this forum, but the majority of drivers out there have no idea how a car works its just something used to get from A to B. they don't get them serviced and if there are rattles coming from underneath it doesn't concern them.
It really surprised me when I came to Victoria that this wasn't happening, I see a lot of old cars crabbing sideways frosted headlights that wouldn't work etc. are we saying because the stats don't signal out worn out vehicles with Road deaths that its ok to drive something that cant stop or you cant see on our roads?
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There would be testing stations that do not profit from any works done on a car.
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Im all for those types of cars being removed from the road/forced to be repaired thats for sure.
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I think VICPOLs resources are stretched as is
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Also, did you note that NSW stats on fatalities compared to Victoria - there is NO relationship between unroadworthy vehicles and road deaths. NSW has more road deaths and they have compulsory roadworthies Have you reported these vehicles to the authorities when you have seen them, or do you just wait and vocalise on a public forum?
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do they record those details for us to see? In reality most of these cars would have non fatal accidents, like loosing it in the wet around a roundabout and clogging the roads up during rush hour etc
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I love regionally and see them all the time
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kind of like deaths being recorded as Covid, despite having cancer treatment (lets not digress on that)
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09-11-2022, 02:26 PM | #52 | |||
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To all the naysayers who are against regular inspections don't whinge when your pride and joy gets cleaned up by some moron in a S*** box, has happened twice to me with no compensation from the uninsured and left out of pocket. IMO proactive action is better than reactive action. |
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09-11-2022, 02:33 PM | #53 | |||
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I just feel that it doesnt work all that well considering the amount of junk heaps on the road.
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Thing is, a rego inspection is a fixed price so mechanics make little to no money off it. Thats why its not uncommen for a drop of the brake tester and away you go. In nsw, for an inspection, lights are supposed to be checked, tyres inspected, car on a lift running for 5 minutes or so to make sure no leaks.
So for the mechanic, its taking time and theyre not making a profit. However, an i may be wrong about this one. If a car is failed. You can use whoever you choose to fix it, but the mechanic who failed the car is the one who has to pass it. Maybe its just canarys but i think its along the lines of not just finding a dodgy person who will if the car already failed. |
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09-11-2022, 03:27 PM | #55 | |||
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Regularly check that your windscreen wipers and washers, horn and seatbelts are working. Check your lights are working, including headlights, brake lights and indicators. You must not drive at night if your lights are not working. Your tyres (including the spare) must be in good condition. They must not be smooth and must have a tread at least 1.5mm deep. They must be inflated to the recommended pressure, and must not have any cracks or bumps or be worn unevenly. They give a glancing eye to panels/check, open close doors and for obvious rust. Just depends how the car presents AND do a brake distance test. $46 bucks now. They do make some money on the neglected cars, new tyres fitted or brakes just varies each and every car. They call the customer and report the findings, as long as you haven't left it at the last minute, like everything you can get a 2nd or 3rd opinion. No big deal. I think its a good thing in the big picture but we used to it in NSW. You guys here are enthusiasts and all, ofcourse your cars/family ones are in good order BUT the majority Mr/Mrs Joe Average its point A to B. They only fix when broke/groan or speak. All the biz travel I have done Qld is like seeing re runs of Flintstones especially FNQ some years ago. You know Fred/Barney slamming their feet on the floor/ground to brake, the rust buckets there are horrendous. We may have some bogeys Regionally but you hardly get away with it in metro, anyway whats wrong making sure joe average and all have good tyres/brakes etc.....working as they should be. Its just common sense, we're not in the 60/70/80's anymore. and the stoopid mention by Govco road worthys save lives ? BS, they should be saying its for all commmunities safeties sake and peace of mind. We all know brakes/tyres in good order and operation helps us to control our vehicles for the better, especially the wet. These donkeys with near on bald tyre or 2, brake pedals going that extra 1 2"s and they are not drivers in the first place.
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but if the majority of accidents involve newer vehicles, that's simple math/odds
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why would you expect to see that, if you are the family of the deceased you will probably witness all the gory details at the Coroners Inquest
I was an 'expert witness' in a court case for a triple fatality many years ago, I was the 'offending truck driver' in a re-enactment of the accident and there ain't much joy in there I can tell you
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Circumstance could have been different if they were working. As I stated proactive action is better than reactive action but each to their own. |
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