Insurance Inspection

[RXsevenmonk]

Hey,

I know there are a few threads about this sort of thing, but most of them are pretty old. I have a few questions. I bought a truck and it is more than 15 years old, so it needs an insurance safety inspection for my insurance. Is there any insurance companies that don't make you get an inspection? Or is there any shops that may "expedite" the process?

Thanks

[sr20s14zenki]

No insurance company will let you go without it. Best to find a "friend" that has a mechanic number and would be willing.

[marimba]

pmed. i can help ya out

[canuckcarguy]

Some insurance companies will give you time to get the inspection completed, so even if you can't get into a shop right away, you might still be okay for a while. I think my company gives me 30 days?

[ExtraSlow]

Yeah, I have insurance through Meloche Monex and they give you 30 days to get it inspected.
It does help to have a "friendly" mechanic because otherwise you can find some real dicks. I had a car fail the inspection due to worn out windshield wipers. Yes, really. I'll never go back to that shop.

I got a more helpful mechanic to overlook a cracked windsheild since I was saving up to replace it anyway.

[canuckcarguy]

Yep, Meloche Monnex here too. I'm not one to like insurance companies, but they're actually very good to deal with. I agree, you need a mechanic who's only looking to sell you an inspection and very necessary repairs, not one who's looking to send his kids to college on your vehicle maintenance. In other words, avoid Canadian Tire.