Can a service station charge for shop supplies on a vehicle that has only undergone a safety inspection?

The correct answer is that it is not allowed for a service station to charge for shop supplies on a vehicle that has only undergone a safety inspection. This is because safety inspections are primarily regulatory requirements aimed at ensuring that vehicles meet specific standards for safe operation. Therefore, the focus of an inspection is not on providing repair or maintenance services that would warrant additional charges for shop supplies.

Charging for shop supplies typically applies when actual work or repairs are performed on the vehicle, rather than during an inspection alone. Kind of like how an inspection is meant to verify compliance with safety protocols, and any ancillary costs associated with supplies would only be justifiable if there were services performed beyond the basic inspection. The regulations guiding these practices are designed to protect consumers from unexpected charges during inspections, ensuring that they are only charged for essential services related to the safety evaluation itself.