Took car in to get md state inspection. I bought the car knowing that the brake pads were low, but still ok for a few months (per a mechanics review). I was charged for the MD State Inspection, but it failed. Reasons, given, brake pads were too low (but the mechanic here at the shell did say they were close to being unacceptable) PLUS the never fail (always fail and inspection) the windshield wipers, which also had passed the inspection at the other mechanic I went to before purchasing the vehicle.
Long story short, this place wanted to charge me $300 for the brake pad replacement + $80 for the wipers. He said the wipers failed because per the MD state inspection, the wipers should be able to go back and forth 5 times without smudging. I had visually inspected the wipers, no cracks or dry rot. I also did this test of his and I was able to get smooth clean results after letting them run for 10 times back and forth.
Bottom line, the BP across the street seems to be more honest. I would recommend going there for any mechanical issues.
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