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Service providers review Motor Vehicle Inspection Station proposed changes for 2015 Napa Auto Pro Auto Centre in Shelburne was the host to a very important group of people as fellow Auto Service Providers gathered for a question and answer period on proposed upcoming changes with regards to Motor Vehicle Inspections Stations (MVIS) rules and regulations. Ministry of Transportation's Enforcement Officer, Glenn McKee was on hand to discuss the many changes that will be enforced as of 2015 and also took many questions regarding present rules and regulations. So dedicated to their community, approximately 25 shops from both local and surrounding areas were represented at the meeting taking part in the second annual gathering in almost four years. Owner of Napa Auto Pro Auto Centre, Steve Bowles explained, “We feel it's an honor to be part of the Ministry of Transportation's pledge to safety. It's important to us to keep very involved with the M.T.O, upcoming changes they may have and it's important for Certified Inspection Stations to have a personal relationship with their local enforcement officer. It's very convenient to address many auto service providers at one time and a great opportunity for all involved.” “Since we've been doing this, and this is only our second time, only good things have come of it. This way, we all get to learn from each other,” commented Enforcement Officer Glenn McKee. “Some Technicians bring questions to us indicating situations we might not be aware of and that helps,” McKee explained. “Creating an environment like this meeting where Technicians can ask much needed questions creates camaraderie of curiosity and Technicians are far more comfortable calling the office to check on something. Every ten years rules and regulations get amended and it's up to every shop to know about upgrades so I encourage everyone to call and err on the side of caution.” The stakes are serious and quite high as falsified certifications are not only worthy of charges, blatant disregard for safety can cost people their lives. According to McKee, the economy also affects people's decisions to get their vehicles certified, playing a huge role in many trying to get an extra month out of a vehicle's tires especially, and sadly this can result in traffic violations if caught and more importantly death if an accident occurs. McKee points out the arrival of winter weather is the time to make certain tires are road worthy. As Christmas approaches, many forget their family's safety is the best gift this time of year can afford and the industry of Service Providers often sees much needed repairs being put off until January. The MTO relies on Auto Service Providers to be the best they can be to ensure the vehicle they have deemed safe, is indeed safe, and if they come across a vehicle they are unable to provide a safety for, they should call the MTO in the interest of keeping the public safe and notify them of the vehicle's specific details to watch for. There are many kinds of every day heroes and as the public places their lives in the hands of Auto Service Providers every day, it's comforting to know they take their jobs seriously standing united, working together with the Ministry of Transportation to help keep their communities safe. From lights, to darkened windows, trailers, vans, air bags, brakes, steering and tires, the reason these local safety professional heroes gathered to discuss these important issues is simple as McKee explains, “ All of this is to keep the roads safe and people safe, that's the bottom line. Changes are coming and they are all for the good.” If you have questions regarding upcoming upgrades, revisions or amendments for Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations, contact the Ministry of Transportation at 519376-1341. By Alex Sher |
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