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New safety test rules for used cars
« on: January 18, 2016, 05:45:52 pm »
So new items are to be added to the safety test for used cars,oil leaks?could be an expensive fix.Tow bars!
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2016, 01:13:03 pm »
saw a few people post the link on facebook... coming this summer i guess? definitely something needed to be addressed... a shame we now can't get a beater that is truly a beater anymore... and there will be a very small amount of very inexpensive cars that will get to see the road anymore...

as a salesperson, this will probably actually help us more than hinder as a private sale will become just a bit harder, an as-is deal will be a very tough sell, and knowing a car not in top shape won't be able to be sold, people might ditch their rides sooner.

it will add costs to used cars though, increase turnover times as well as lower trade values since we can't take the chance on a car needing a huge $ safety.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2016, 02:58:48 pm »
Quote from: tooscoops on January 19, 2016, 01:13:03 pm
saw a few people post the link on facebook... coming this summer i guess? definitely something needed to be addressed... a shame we now can't get a beater that is truly a beater anymore... and there will be a very small amount of very inexpensive cars that will get to see the road anymore...

as a salesperson, this will probably actually help us more than hinder as a private sale will become just a bit harder, an as-is deal will be a very tough sell, and knowing a car not in top shape won't be able to be sold, people might ditch their rides sooner.

it will add costs to used cars though, increase turnover times as well as lower trade values since we can't take the chance on a car needing a huge $ safety.

Do you know the full extent of the changes,I only caught part of the newscast?
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2016, 05:04:35 pm »
This is for Ontario. Here's a media report with a further link to the actual handbook at the bottom.

http://www.680news.com/2016/01/18/selling-used-cars-get-lot-tougher-new-inspection-standards/


I'm guessing there will be a flurry of transactions before the new rules come into effect...
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2016, 07:10:33 pm »
If the requirements between provinces are so different, why wouldn't someone just go to Québec or another province to get a car? Or unless this change refers to the general roadworthiness test that everyone has to go through.....
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2016, 07:25:46 pm »
Wonder how much money new automobile manufacturers/garages spent to lobby to get this to passed?
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2016, 07:38:30 pm »
Quote from: Careener on January 20, 2016, 07:21:51 pm
Because you have to register the vehicle in the province you live in.
Ah, so this is more related to the annual roadworthiness test that everyone has to partake in......
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2016, 07:43:57 pm »
so......
demonize them
burn them down
salt the earth where they stood
and force all to buy 2017's     Early............... :rofl2: :'( :'( :'( :'(




oops this happens anyway on ONT AAAAA RRR III OOOOHHH fark
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2016, 07:59:25 pm »
Quote from: mlin32 on January 20, 2016, 07:38:30 pm
Quote from: Careener on January 20, 2016, 07:21:51 pm
Because you have to register the vehicle in the province you live in.
Ah, so this is more related to the annual roadworthiness test that everyone has to partake in......
What annual road worthiness test ?
Don't have that in Ontario
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2016, 08:48:02 pm »
The new safety check is quite complete compared to the old one.    I note that wheel spacers no longer allowed. HID bulbs in reflector housings not permitted
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2016, 08:49:31 pm »
Quote from: tpl on January 20, 2016, 08:48:02 pm
The new safety check is quite complete compared to the old one.    I note that wheel spacers no longer allowed. HID bulbs in reflector housings not permitted

The garages are all salivating at these new rules...visions of dollar bills floating in their heads...
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New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2016, 09:16:48 pm »
Yup cars just got more expensive in ontario like everything else.

I like the rules that are the cars safer the old rules are so sad.   Pretty much all cars passed.

But now any light on  forget it.   

Not really going to be a problem for me but low income people are screwed.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2016, 09:37:33 pm »
Quote from: wing on January 20, 2016, 09:16:48 pm
Yup cars just got more expensive in ontario like everything else.

I like the rules that are the cars safer the old rules are so sad.   Pretty much all cars passed.

But now any light on  forget it.   

Not really going to be a problem for me but low income people are screwed.

But come one...an oil leak?  Seriously?  That's BS.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2016, 09:52:23 pm »
“level 3 leak” – means seepage of fluid that forms drops that fall during
inspection

Yeah that might be a little excessive, depends though I guess.  Main seal leaking or oil pan, that sucks yeah it should be fixed.

But leaking from the drain bolt, that would suck.  My Audi actually leaks from the drain bolt right now, but to fix it I have to drain the oil and put a washer on.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2016, 09:55:36 pm »
Quote from: wing on January 20, 2016, 09:52:23 pm
“level 3 leak” – means seepage of fluid that forms drops that fall during
inspection

Yeah that might be a little excessive, depends though I guess.  Main seal leaking or oil pan, that sucks yeah it should be fixed.

But leaking from the drain bolt, that would suck.  My Audi actually leaks from the drain bolt right now, but to fix it I have to drain the oil and put a washer on.

But neither of these things make a car unsafe.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2016, 09:56:50 pm »
You actually have to have a working car now.  Before you could pass without an engine.

It's more like a buyer's safety now.  After you pass this you'll know the car is good. 

Previously it didn't really mean much.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2016, 10:03:08 pm »
Quote from: wing on January 20, 2016, 09:56:50 pm
You actually have to have a working car now.  Before you could pass without an engine.

It's more like a buyer's safety now.  After you pass this you'll know the car is good. 

Previously it didn't really mean much.

But you can have a properly working car...and still fail.  A dash light?  An oil drip?  Come on...
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2016, 10:08:09 pm »
Jesus, an oil drip?  That's insane.  Lots of cars have a drip as they age and can safely drive for hundreds of thousands of kms that way.  I've had cars that wept from the rear main for most of their lives.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2016, 10:13:24 pm »
Yup, basically only dealers will risk selling cars now.  Going to be hard to sell a used car unless it's perfect, 100% perfect.

I'm sure lots of habibi garages will pass cars with a leak anyways though.
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Re: New safety test rules for used cars
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2016, 10:28:27 pm »
Quote from: wing on January 20, 2016, 10:13:24 pm


I'm sure lots of habibi garages will pass cars with a leak anyways though.

I think you mean habibi used car lots.  They'll pass anything so they don't have to fix it.   ;D

On the other hand, it YOU bring your car to a habibi garage, they won't pass a thing...so they can gouge you and make extra money.

Come on man, get it right!   ;D
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