Maybe this is the reason why Uber is no longer performing inspections. The TNC may have realized that Uber inspections were not thorough and changes needed to be made, to make sure vehicles are inspected and safe while transporting passengers.

 

Good Point, with all the Uber Drivers around, these Auto Repair Shops are going to make money!

 

I use pep boys or jiffy lube. I wouldn't get service from someone who was doing an inspection. That's just asking for trouble...

 

You could just have change them yourself and saved about 200 they took advantage of you although not too bad especially if they did the rotors they cost usually 25 each that all depends on you car make/model so about 150 for 30 minutes of work. Also about 3mm is when you will start hearing the squeak from the metal tab hitting the rotor so your pads would have needed to be changed soon anyways so they only did necessary maintenance makes sense why they would agree to do this type of service for only 20.

 

Sure, he could have just changed them himself if he knew how to do it, which 90% of the population doesn't, but thank you for your participation in this conversation

 

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Never had a good experience with any Firestone.

 

That's how it should be. Uber in-house inspection is pointless. They just check seatbelts, open n close doors and lights.
They will pass you even if there huge dents or one wheel missing.
Most probably they stopped doing in-house inspection due to realizing they havent been doing it right at all.
I see lots of ridrshare cars with no treads remaining on the tires. Not safe!.
So in my opinion, i kinda like this. Proper inspections, more safer to all parties and less competitions.

 

I also see it as a way for auto repair shops to take advantage of drivers.

 

Not really if you do really take care of your car, taking notes (log) when (date and mileage) and what parts you replaced.
By doing that you wont fall on their sales traps.

 

Paying for your own inspections now. Wow, who would have ever imagined that would eventually happen?

 

Again

 

if I were you I would go to 3 different firestone locations just to see what they would tell me to get done to pass the inspections.

 

Sure, he could have just changed them himself if he knew how to do it, which 90% of the population doesn't, but thank you for your participation in this conversation

It's actually not that hard you know you can just search for it on YouTube right that's how i learned and like i said depending on his type of make and model it might not have been too bad for my car it would have come to a difference of about 80 for 30 minutes of work I'll do it myself. my cars pads are about 50 + 100 for 2 roters mine are expensive for some reason 20 for the inspection thats 170 he paid 250. But thats me i like working on my car and don't mind learning new things also im cheap so that too

 

Firestone did the same thing to me in August. Said my brakes just missed the mark. Well 6 months later I had my guy tell me today it’s not an emergency but I should get them done soon. That’s why they are the cheapest on inspections. Don’t waste your time...

 

.3 mm Is a good spot to replace

 

I'm sure there is a dirty mechanic out there that would check everything off the list for $50. It's not illegal to do so, it is only an Uber Policy.
SMOG Check you cannot cheat.!


Yeah, I figured I had not had my rear brake pads replaced in the last 50k miles, so might as well get it done while I have the money,

 

SMOG Check you cannot cheat.!

 

What if your car runs on Ethanol?

 

Then it's an alcoholic.

 

I submitted my inspection paperwork/photo yesterday. I still haven't gotten a response from Uber.

 

Ever been to a really high-end restaurant w/o reservations? If you ain't important then ya gotta grease the palm.