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[RogerDuke]

On 2/24/2025 at 3:43 PM, HossC said:

My car passed its NCT (National Car Test) tonight. I realize that regular vehicle testing is not something that most of the US members have to worry about, but over here all vehicles are tested. 

It is based on states here. I live in Pennsylvania right by the Ohio line. Pennsylvania inspections are strict and Ohio's are not. So if your Pennsylvania car won't pass inspection because the body is too rusty you can take it across the line to sell it. 

[RogerDuke]

19 hours ago, Garrett Duke said:

I am sorry to hear that you were sick Roger. I hope that you are feeling better. I am not sure the race helped you with that. 

Talking about Lulu...when do we get to see a picture? Who doesn't like  puppy pictures? LOL 

It was just a 3 day thing. Thanks for asking. You too Hobie. Sorry but pictures are too complicated for me. Lulu is a 6 month old black shih-tzu with a little bit of brown....only weighs 7 lbs. 

[HossC]

12 minutes ago, RogerDuke said:

It is based on states here. I live in Pennsylvania right by the Ohio line. Pennsylvania inspections are strict and Ohio's are not. So if your Pennsylvania car won't pass inspection because the body is too rusty you can take it across the line to sell it. 

It amazes me how much variation there is between states. There's a car mechanic I watch on YouTube who's based in Kansas, and his videos are often interrupted by loud cars passing. He just looks at the camera and says something like "Welcome to no-muffler Newton".

I've also seen references to registering cars in Montana to save money as there's no sales tax. One website I read added "Besides saving money in taxes, some people also choose to register their vehicles in Montana because it’s convenient. In this state, there are no vehicle inspections and emissions tests nor are there residency requirements to register a vehicle there."

[Hobie Hartkins]

Roger's not too  computer savvy so.....:) 

[Meadowmufn]

On 1/23/2025 at 1:59 PM, HossC said:

The new Hughes fire is just north of Santa Clarita. It's only a couple of miles from Castaic Junction and Six Flags Magic Mountain, both of which were used as Dukes filming locations.

I'm very familiar with that area and was watching the news to see how they did over there. Went fishing many times at Castaic Lake with my brother and, of course, been to Magic Mountain many times.

[Meadowmufn]

3 hours ago, RogerDuke said:

It was just a 3 day thing. Thanks for asking. You too Hobie. Sorry but pictures are too complicated for me. Lulu is a 6 month old black shih-tzu with a little bit of brown....only weighs 7 lbs. 

Glad you're feeling better, Roger.