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retmil46 · #7 04-15-2007, 10:54 AM

Actually, if you're retired military, there's a good chance you could still get it done on base.

I'm retired Navy, and I know of several Navy bases that are nowhere near the size of Fort Bragg, that had a service station and garage w/ full time mechanics run by the Navy Exchange, in addition to the normal DIY auto hobby shop.

Being retired military, you can still make use of facilities on a military base - ie, base exchange, military hospital, etc. Granted, that use is restricted compared to active duty personnel, but there's still the possibility you could make use of it.

I'd at least check into it. They should at least be able to put it up on a lift and give you a second opinion on the exhaust system, if not do the repair work and the DMV inspection as well, and/or be able to order parts, depending on what type of facilities they have, and what the current rules are for retired personnel making use of them.

If you can't get it done on base, then I'd get as far away from the base as possible and the "strip" surrounding it - the often less-than-ethical establishments that make their living ripping off military personnel. That's another idea - check with the base exchange and see which if any of the auto repair shops in the area have been blacklisted for unethical business practices. If they wouldn't bat an eye screwing over someone on active duty, they certainly wouldn't hesitate to do it to the general public.