Nuisance of the day

The gentleman answering the phone at Mr. Tire (f/k/a Craven Tire and Auto) just told me that, as the state of Virginia holds it illegal for anyone to make an advance appointment for state vehicle emissions testing, he would not make such an appointment for me.  He also said they are full for today, but that if I get there by 7 a.m. on a typical day, I can probably get it done fairly quickly.  Oh joy.