05-11-2012, 07:21 AM
I happened to be with someone pursuing a safety check in Hilo yesterday, so some updates.
The 76 by the KTA/Pizza Hut got in trouble for (for being too lax). Now they have to drive your car, so it's not going to be as fast, and they may actually flag something.
Stopped by the service station on Wiwoole near the Honda Dealer, and they were four days out with appointments. They said the state now limits them to 15 per day, limits all stations to that.
Asked them about Nick's on Maka'ala (they were trying to give us some alternatives), and they said they're not doing safety checks any more, but we didn't confirm that, so just saying to check before you go there. In fact, it seems that one needs an appointment anywhere.
Went by two places where their checker was on Oahu and not in that day.
Ended up not getting it done.
My own car I get done at Honda, but then I have a Honda. Due to the law limiting charges, it costs the same to have it done at a place with a deluxe A/C customer lounge, TV, internet, free coffee/tea and a newspaper as it does to hang out in the heat at a gas station. Something to consider if there's a dealership with a service dept. for your make of car. [
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The 76 by the KTA/Pizza Hut got in trouble for (for being too lax). Now they have to drive your car, so it's not going to be as fast, and they may actually flag something.
Stopped by the service station on Wiwoole near the Honda Dealer, and they were four days out with appointments. They said the state now limits them to 15 per day, limits all stations to that.
Asked them about Nick's on Maka'ala (they were trying to give us some alternatives), and they said they're not doing safety checks any more, but we didn't confirm that, so just saying to check before you go there. In fact, it seems that one needs an appointment anywhere.
Went by two places where their checker was on Oahu and not in that day.
Ended up not getting it done.
My own car I get done at Honda, but then I have a Honda. Due to the law limiting charges, it costs the same to have it done at a place with a deluxe A/C customer lounge, TV, internet, free coffee/tea and a newspaper as it does to hang out in the heat at a gas station. Something to consider if there's a dealership with a service dept. for your make of car. [
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