Glossary / General

inspection

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Before you can drive a car on the road, it might need to be checked to make sure it's safe and not polluting too much. This check is called an inspection.

Technical Definition

An inspection is a check performed on a vehicle to ensure it meets safety and emissions standards set by the government. This is often required before a car can be registered.

Hear It Discussed

"Creativity now had limits. [2403.9s] If you wanted to innovate, you had to pass inspection first. [2407.5s] But that came the fear that the tuning world"
S2 Ep4: The Golden Era of JDM: Outlaw Zines Made Japan's Culture Mainstream Past Gas 40:03

"And, you know, you'd really, really want to make sure that you are getting an inspection and an aware of the condition of the car and the likely expenditure and maintenance over the coming years."
Approved or Denied? Pitching Our Ultimate Porsche Investment Picks 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 06:13

"We already do the inspection. We do some photos, but I'd really like a, you know, 100% video."
Fixed Ops Friday w/Jim Sabino, and Chris McPhillips | Daily Dealer Live Car Dealership Guy Podcast 41:18