' It is the old story,
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you get what you pay for'
inspection records showed gaps of up to four months.
Mohan said the vehicle had been in the garage for repair and they had been waiting for spares to be delivered. Only one inspection had been missed, in 1989.
He had been struggling due to the recession. He had been getting the son of a friend to carry out the inspections and repairs, as he could get it done more cheaply. He spent about 17,000 a year on maintenance.
Worthington said he understood the problems of a one-man business, but he had to protect the public. Mohan had been cutting costs, but perhaps at the cost of safety. it is the old story, you get what you pay for," he said.
After Mohan had undertaken to have the vehicle maintained by a commercial garage, Worthington said that he had to make that arrangement work or he would lose his livelihood.