Get Pa Car Inspection Checklist

Driving a vehicle that fails inspection or does not have a current inspection decal could result in fines and other penalties. A car inspection can help ensure that safe vehicles are on Philadelphia, PA roads. However, a vehicle that passes inspection can still be involved in a car accident.

If you live in PA, you should be familiar with those two stickers on the bottom left corner on the windshield. The Stickers signify that the vehicle has passed the Pennsylvania Safety Inspection and Emission Test.

Safety inspections for passenger cars and light-duty trucks require that the following items be checked: suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, lighting and electrical systems, glazing (glass), mirrors, windshield washer, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, the speedometer, the odometer, the ...

If the check engine light is illuminated, it will fail emission inspection. A diagnostic and repair must be performed and the light must be reset before your car will pass the emission inspection. Resetting the checking engine light after a repair takes some time and requires the car to be driven for at least 25 miles.

Safety inspections for passenger cars and light-duty trucks require that the following items be checked: suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, lighting and electrical systems, glazing (glass), mirrors, windshield washer, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, the speedometer, the odometer, the ...

Rear reflectors, headlamps, functional stop lamps (brake lights) Adequate braking system. Tires in safe operating condition. Rear wheel shields to bar substances from being thrown from the rear wheels at tangents exceeding 22.5 degrees from the road surface.

The vehicle inspection system allows for voluntary participation by stations to order stickers and inserts online and pay by using a credit or debit card. Access process instructions are below. The station owner will need to log into .inspections.penndot.gov to begin the registration process.

Be sure to bring a copy of your valid vehicle insurance, your vehicle's title, your vehicle's VIN by an authorized inspection mechanic, notary public, or issuing agent, and your vehicle registration. Ready for your next inspection? Give us a call!

Inspectors will check your car's body to ensure it is in proper working order. Your bumpers, hood, hood latches, and doors must work properly and close properly. Your chassis must also be in perfect condition, have no cracks, and no visible damage. Brakes.