I currently have a 1993 Toyota pickup that is registered in Alberta and im having some troubles getting it registered out here because of some very minor things with it that i cant afford to fix. I know there are some shops out there that will overlook some of these issues. So could anyone point me in the right direction to one of these shops. Cheers!
What specifically are the issues you're facing? The shops that pass illegal vehicles take a big risk in doing so, and generally ask for some cash in return. Given that you have a fairly stock looking truck it will probably end up being cheaper to just fix it. If it's just a matter of extending your tailpipe or something you can probably find someone to weld one on for a case of beer. There are lots of people on here that I'm sure would help you out.
The tailpipe was one of the issues some of the others were cracked windshield, no horn, ball joints, brake pads, body rust and tires to big...
Ah you must have gotten a real bastard of an inspector, either that or your wheels are about to fall off and you have zero brakes. 4 of your 6 issues are easy though.. horn - go to canadian tire and buy a 12v horn for $10 (or wire a momentary switch to your existing horn, assuming a wiring issue). Brake pads and ball joints are fairly cheap and you should really do those things anyway - balljoint failure is something you want to stay away from. Probably only a hundred bucks or so for parts if you go cheapo, and a few hours work. Tires are obvious - just find someone with stockers and trade for the day. Windshield is a pain since presumably you can't insure it to get a new one on deductable. Not sure how much the inspections cost but I would try a different shop and see if you can get some leeway. Come up Island, you'll probably have better luck than in Victoria.
Could help you out.
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As an icbc inspector I can tell you that as long as your good exhaust exits past the cab.....you do not need a tail pipe. Exhaust gas has to exit from the system just past the passenger compartment.