INSPECTING INSPECTIONS
The Nova Scotia government recently reviewed the requirements for motor vehicle inspections (MVI) but has opted to maintain current standards. A spokesperson for the Public Works Department originally told CBC News in a statement that the provincial government started looking at MVI fees at the beginning of this year.
Currently, in Nova Scotia, MVIs are required to be renewed every two years, although a new vehicle purchased in the province from a licensed dealer comes with a sticker that’s good for three years.
Comparatively, in provinces such as Alberta and Quebec, inspections are not required unless a vehicle is brought in from another province. In February, New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Claudia Chender called on the government to extend the renewal period for MVIs to five years. Despite potential consumer savings, Liberal Party Leader Zach Churchill said he’s concerned that the savings people would get from not renewing their MVI sticker are not great enough to offset potential safety concerns.
On May 2, the Nova Scotia government announced that it would not remove vehicle inspections or extend dates. Internal government reports indicated that after speaking to consumers, the public and those in the business community, a majority were in favour of keeping MVIs and so the government opted to maintain current standards.
REMOVED FROM THE ROCK
Tesla has announced that it will no longer be offering its mobile service in Newfoundland and Labrador. Owners of the automaker’s vehicles in the province used to be able to rely on a mobile ranger who visited the island every two weeks to perform service work, both in-warranty and out of warranty.
With the changes to this service, some owners will now have to travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia to get their cars serviced. Alongside this, owners have been notified that their upcoming appointments were cancelled.
As a result, Tesla will now be sending a mobile ranger to the province once every two months and the service will no longer be modeled. Instead, all services will be conducted at a third-party garage at 685 Topsail Road in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The service will also only be for repairs being made under warranty. Vehicles out of warranty will have to be taken to Halifax where drivers will have to pay for all expenses.
