Keeping your car legal on the road entails keeping proper insurance and following your state’s mandatory inspections. According to the Pennsylvania DMV, a vehicle owner must have their vehicle inspected one time each year by a certified mechanic to ensure safety. Here are a few questions to ask about this inspection.

How Much Do Inspections Cost?

In our experience, auto inspections for PA will cost you between $20 and $40 (depending on where you have the test conducted). You will also need to pay for the safety sticker once the vehicle passes the inspection. Our experts indicate that a safety sticker costs about $9. If your vehicle fails to pass inspection, you’ll need to pay to have the necessary repairs done to the car so that it can pass. The costs of repairs will vary depending on what did not pass during the inspection. Since repairs will need to be done in order to get your sticker, it’s advised not to wait until the last minute each year to have your inspection done.

Where Can Inspections Be Done?

There are PennDOT inspection stations set up around the state for your convenience. You’ll need to visit one of these stations to have your auto inspections completed. These stations are usually housed within local licensed auto repair shops. If you’d like more information, please visit the PennDOT official website.

Should I Get My Inspection Done Early?

Yes, it’s highly recommended that you have your inspection done earlier than the deadline. This way, if there are necessary repairs needed, you have time to get those done before the deadline. This will offer you greater peace of mind.

What Problems Will Fail Inspection?

If any of your vehicle’s lights aren’t working properly, it may not pass the inspection. The body of the vehicle also needs to be free of safety defects or damage in order to pass. Doors and latches must be in proper working order as well. If any of these items fail, it might not pass the inspection.

Will a Check Engine Light Cause My Car to Fail?

Usually, this won’t be a problem. However, your vehicle must also pass an emission test, and a check engine light will cause it to fail the emission tests. You’ll need to have a diagnostic performed to determine why the light is on and what needs to be done to correct the problem.

These are just a few things you need to ask about the safety auto inspections for PA. If you’re looking for a reliable shop to perform these inspections, please contact Havertown Auto Services today. We look forward to hearing from you!