inspection questions (MA)

[_adam]

Originally Posted by XplicitRacingDesign

I'm not 100% positive, but doesn't every MA auto insurance policy cover windshield replacement? (What I was told before, not sure if it's true)

If that's the case, just get a new windshield.

Only comprehensive coverage.

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[mikedotd]

Originally Posted by XplicitRacingDesign

I'm not 100% positive, but doesn't every MA auto insurance policy cover windshield replacement? (What I was told before, not sure if it's true)

If that's the case, just get a new windshield.

Yeah, comprehensive glass is mandatory in MA, so if she's insured in MA, she can just have it replaced and it'll be billed to the insurance company.

[Fiveohmagnet3000]

If she has progressive there's a 100$ deductible on glass

[vision.dynamix]

$0 deductible on glass is NOT mandatory in MA, contrary to popular belief. However, most policies automatically include it.

[Snowphun]

Originally Posted by mikedotd

Yeah, comprehensive glass is mandatory in MA, so if she's insured in MA, she can just have it replaced and it'll be billed to the insurance company.

You're almost right: glass coverage comes with comprehensive in MA, but comprehensive is not mandatory.

gustavito63007: how big is the crack? I got a bulls eye right in my line of sight the day before going for a sticker, they didn't mention it. And the $10 glass repair kits from the parts store do a decent job on smaller issues.

[Georgethefierce]

rule of thumb is that if the crack is directly in the line of site and bigger than a dollar it's a safety hazard and a do not pass....but as always it depends on the inspector

[gustavito63007]

Originally Posted by Snowphun

You're almost right: glass coverage comes with comprehensive in MA, but comprehensive is not mandatory.

gustavito63007: how big is the crack? I got a bulls eye right in my line of sight the day before going for a sticker, they didn't mention it. And the $10 glass repair kits from the parts store do a decent job on smaller issues.

It cracked on the passenger side, and in a vertical crack. It's no where in line of site, and it's to big to actually do the kit as looked into that. As for her insurance, when she had geico, I guess the windshield was nt included in her coverage. She has progressive now.


Can anyone offer a place to go get her inspection, which might be "lenient", She s from new Bedford/fair haven area.

[JA 37]

BUMP

Not trying to beat a dead horse here, but I am considering a COBB AP stage 2 tune with a COBB catted 3" DP, Stromung intermediate pipe, and Prodrive axleback for my '06 9-2X Aero ('06 WRX). MA definitley changed their OBDII inspection parameters in the last year or so making an emissions pass more difficult (hence some of the older threads/posts that I have searched regarding this topic may no longer be valid). Can anyone confirm 100% that they have gotten a passing sticker this year, 2013, with a setup like this, or at least with a tune and 3" catted DP? I'm just looking for a first-hand, definitive answer. Thanks in advance.

[Snowphun]

Originally Posted by JA 37

MA definitley changed their OBDII inspection parameters in the last year or so making an emissions pass more difficult

Where are you getting this info? MA doesn't control the ODBII settings, if the CEL isn't on (and wasn't just reset) you pass.

[vision.dynamix]

No CEL and readiness monitors all "ready" = pass on the emissions pending the safety and visual.

[JA 37]

Originally Posted by Snowphun

Where are you getting this info? MA doesn't control the ODBII settings, if the CEL isn't on (and wasn't just reset) you pass.

I apologize, incorrect wording. I should have said "requirements" instead of "parameters".

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

No CEL and readiness monitors all "ready" = pass on the emissions pending the safety and visual.

Correct, and additionally from what I read on the MA RMV site, "2001 and newer model year vehicles may have a maximum of one (1) “not ready” non-continuous monitor". However, it doesn't mention which monitors can test as "not supported" which I am looking to verify if the AP changes any of them to.

[Jimmy S.]

So what happens when you have the SPT exhaust, louder than normal, factory installed?

-JS

[gomes5]

Originally Posted by Jimmy S.

So what happens when you have the SPT exhaust, louder than normal, factory installed?

-JS

Should not be a problem

[BradX978]

Maybe it's just me, on any of my cars I've never been really visually inspected. They ask for my tint waiver, make sure my lights are clean. That's about it. Never lift or look under the car for exhaust. Never check ride height. Maybe around here it's just not as serious as the state would prefer? Idk.

[gustavito63007]

Are there any inspection stations anyone could recommend? My gf lives new Bedford/ fair haven area. Her civic completely stock, other than a crack on passenger window everything is fine