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HELP Can't pass VA inspection
Ladies and Gentlemen,
*** Also posted on the SL forum***** I need your help. I have a 1982, U.S. spec 380SL first a bit of history: 1982 imported to the US as a US car. 1998 Exported to the UK as a personal vehicle, Headlights changed to meet UK regulations. 2003 Re-imported to the U.S. 2005 I buy it, as second owner, get VA inspection, register and title in VA 2006/7 Need basic service, go to a really good (non MB indy) to get basic service and VA inspection. Surprise! It will not pass Inspection in VA, as the headlights are not DOT approved. Note: The shop is actually a great place, they do good work, but, as they should, are following the regs to the letter, perhaps too much. Since I know they are not trying to rip me off, and I now have no legally inpected car in VA, what can I do? Is there a loop hole covering this? The headlights were required when the car went to the UK for 5 years, 1998-2003, therefore, can I claim them as OE? Do I try another shop, w/o an inspection sticker (may be a problem) Finally, the lights in the bumper no longer work, since they are not allowed in the UK, and VA law says all installed lights have to work. (second problem, much more minor) Can anyone lend me advice? Jim "I can't believe I have to drive a camry" Johnson |
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