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During pandemic, you may not drive your car as frequently as you normally does and you may fail the OBD-II  inspection with " Not Ready " status (i.e., your inspection failed ). In this article, we will cover two topics: What is OBD-II monitor readiness? How to pass the OB-II inspection? What is OBD-II monitor readiness? On 1996 and newer model year vehicles, the on board diagnostic system (OBD-II) performs up to eleven diagnostic checks of vehicle emission control systems. These checks are performed in the background during normal driving and are designed not to interfere with vehicle performance or safety. If a fault is detected, the powertrain control module (PCM – The computer) illuminates the malfunction indicator light (MIL – Check Engine – Service Vehicle Soon). If the PCM loses power for any reason (Including a disconnected or depleted battery ), or if diagnostic trouble codes are cleared using a diagnostic scan tool , readiness monitors will indicate an incomple...

When Can You Enroll in Medicare? Starting at age 65, you can enroll in  Medicare . [1]  You no longer have to rely on employer-sponsored or private health insurance plans. There are 2 main ways to get your Medicare coverage: Original Medicare (Part A and/or Part B) Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) Please read a companion article for more details. Before you make a decision, you can get local, personalized Medicare counseling from the  State Health Insurance Assistance Program  ( SHIP ).   You  can  apply for Medicare  online  by visiting the Medicare section of the  Social Security website .  Note that you can apply Medicare online  even if you are NOT ready to retire—read Publication No.  05-10043   and the below article:        Deciding Whether to Enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B When You Turn 65 You need to register for Medicare benefits during a  seven-month window , including th...