The state vehicle inspection functioned well and the prices were the same throughout the country. It was safe, secure and transparent. The Alliance deregulated the vehicle inspection in 2010. Various players with varying degrees of quality established themselves. Prices were increased by 13%, writes Dagens Nyheter . The most important thing was no longer road safety but profits for private companies. Companies that wanted their share of an activity that the state had previously managed in an excellent way.
Several companies have been in trouble after reports of substandard inspections. GP writes about the company Besikta :
"-You get a little horrified when you see these protocols because this is not at all in line with the regulations that the Swedish Transport Agency has announced, says Mats Hjälm, responsible for the inspection rules at the Swedish Transport Agency when he gets to see the protocols through P4 Gothenburg."
The inspection company Clearcar has also had problems. However, they will regain the ability to inspect cars on Monday, February 29th.
How could it be like this? Well, the Alliance put profit before safety and you paid the price.