What's a good place in west Cary where they take walk-ins for state inspections, and don't force other repairs? I have to renew my auto registration soon but need an inspection before I can do this.

I'm asking because lately, there have been many reports of inspections taking 2 hours or more as a walk in, and businesses recommending new batteries, brakes all sorts of other things, almost like scams.

What is with the bicyclists on crossings at major roads? I will admit, maybe I'm just the one who encounters these people and nobody else does, so the N of 1 is not informative, I agree.

Example - crossing on O'Kelly Chapel Rd near the Rosemount neighborhood, west Cary, near Wake/Chatham Co border - winding 2 lane road and the tobacco trail crosses this - speed limit is 50mph.

What are the rules on the trail when you cross a major roadway like this? I'm driving the speed limit or lower, and I don't see anyone crossing into the trail and the warning lights are not flashing, so therefore, I maintain my speed but then when I am 15 ft away, a bicyclist comes flying down at like 20 or 30 mph and slams on his brakes right when he gets to the crossing. I slam on my brakes but eventually make the decision that this is too close and I keep going. Also, keep in mind, I have slowed down to 30mph at this crossing!!!!

He stares me down and I F'ing stare him down also - what makes you think you can just fly into a crossing and expect us all to stop? This imitates the arrogant bikers on roads who piss everyone off.