Schedule Your Pa State Vehicle Inspection- Bucks County

It always seems towards the end of the year everyone is lining up outside their local garage to get their Pa state vehicle inspection done before the new year hits. Considering, the state of Pennsylvania requires every vehicle to be inspected for safety and emissions yearly to keep safe driving standards and to cut down on air pollution.  Anyone who has a registered vehicle and is a resident in PA must get a yearly inspection that includes a comprehensive safety inspection and some vehicles are also required to have an emissions test done.

Not sure when your vehicle was last inspected?

Check the date on your inspection sticker on your windshield, which should coincide with your vehicle registration renewal.  You have until the end of the month stated on the sticker to get your inspection done, or you will be subject to a fine.

Not sure where to get your vehicle inspected?

To get your Pennsylvania State Vehicle Inspection, you need to go to an official PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) inspection service station, and the person inspecting your vehicle must be licensed also. Some of the items that need to be checked during a Pennsylvania state vehicle inspection include: suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, mirrors, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, exhaust systems and warning devices.

Do you need an emissions test done, along with your safety inspection?

For most vehicles in the Philadelphia region including: Bucks (Ottsville), Chester , Delaware,  Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, an ASM test or OBD II test is required. Tailored to meet Pennsylvania’s specific air quality needs, the emissions inspection program puts their attention on vehicle owner’s convenience and choice. 

When it’s time for your vehicle’s annual state emissions and safety inspection, drop by Cunningham’s Automotive Repair where you will receive fast, friendly and efficient service! You can call us at 610-487-6006 or use our online form to schedule an appointment.