Trade-in needs an oil change and a state inspection...

[FredMertz]

Any thoughts if I can get away with a trade-in that has a service interval light on and an expired state inspection?

The state inspection expired during the COVID lockdown and I never got around to doing it and it's not a $40 oil change -- it will run me about $200 at least.

 

[steve841]

Oil change ... HECK NO.
Cant speak for the inspection, but I'd hand it over and not say a word.

 

[Tdawg]

I had a flat tire on my trade in yesterday. Thank god , they could repair it... otherwise 4 new tires would’ve been in order. Good luck!

 

[Eugeinus]

Why not just spend the $200ish to get the oil change and state inspection? It's better to have everything good to go for a trade in otherwise wherever you trade will most likely use it against you in terms of value.

 

[FredMertz]

Why not just spend the $200ish to get the oil change and state inspection? It's better to have everything good to go for a trade in otherwise wherever you trade will most likely use it against you in terms of value.

That's what I'm asking -- do you say that based on experience or best guess?

The state inspection doesn't follow the car -- they'd need to get a new one with new plates wherever it ends up.

I'd rather pay a guy $10 to turn off the light than spend $200 on an oil change I won't benefit from.

 

[steve841]

Dont waste money on an oil change ... that's just stupid (sorry to be direct). Ever drop a car off and fill up the gas tank? Didnt think so.

What will it gain you? NOTHING.

 

[FredMertz]

Dont waste money on an oil change ... that's just stupid (sorry to be direct). Ever drop a car off and fill up the gas tank? Didnt think so.

What will it gain you? NOTHING.

I’m just worried about the service light.

 

[Balthezor]

google a way to turn that light off

 

[FredMertz]

google a way to turn that light off

It requires a tool that costs more than the oil change.

 

[jeffbco]

It requires a tool that costs more than the oil change.

They are not going to change the trade offer based on an oil change light. Just move on.

 

[SilverSp33d3r]

It requires a tool that costs more than the oil change.

You can borrow one from auto zone or similar store.