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Thank you! Is there some carveout that makes sha-ken less rigorous or expensive the first couple of years, or was I just totally wrong about that? How much does it cost later on?
Shaken costs about ~$300-$500 for most cars, if the car is well-maintained and you take the car through the inspection line yourself. I daily drive a 15-year old sports sedan and will never pay a shop to get this car inspected ever again. If you pay a mechanic to do the inspection, it could be $600-$800. If the car is poorly maintained, of course expect to get gouged on parts & labor. If you drive a car with terrible…
I see, thanks! Though still much costlier than other countries, that's not nearly as extreme as I had inferred from other reports.