Most Californians are required to complete and pass a vehicle inspection when they purchase a new vehicle or complete registration. If you’re looking for the best place to get a vehicle inspection in the Bay Area, the answer is at your local Carnamic dealership. We have several convenient locations where you can bring your vehicle for your inspection, including San Jose, Hayward, and more. Learn more about California vehicle inspections and schedule yours today with Carnamic!
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How Do Vehicle Inspections Work?
Our Carnamic family of dealerships are licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair to perform vehicle inspections. If your vehicle isn’t exempt from the required smog check, the good news is that you can bring it into one of our locations for an inspection. In addition to emissions testing, California also requires an inspection for safety to ensure the vehicle you’re driving isn’t a hazard to the environment, other drivers, or yourself.
Exempt vehicles include:
- Gas-powered vehicles made before 1975
- Gas-powered vehicles less than 8 years old
- Diesel-powered vehicles made before 1997
- Natural gas-powered vehicles weighing over 14,000 pounds
- Electric vehicles
If you purchase one of our newer vehicles, you can pay a fee at the time of registration instead of undergoing an inspection. However, if you do go through with an inspection, you can ensure the best results with our trained and highly-skilled technicians. When it comes to safety inspections, we can also help you prepare by giving your vehicle a tune-up including oil change, fluid top-off, and other maintenance repairs to keep you safe on the road and inspection compliant.
How to Prepare for a Vehicle Inspection
We want your vehicle inspection to be as fast, easy, and hassle-free as possible, and the best way to do that is to be prepared. If you aren’t sure if your vehicle will pass inspection, the first place to start is with regular maintenance. All vehicles should receive their routine service and maintenance, and staying on top of things can improve the changes of your vehicle passing the inspection. When it’s time for emissions testing, be sure to bring your DMV registration renewal so we can forward the results. Of course, if you do happen to fail the inspection, we’ll give a full explanation and the causes.
Vehicle Inspections at Carnamic
Scheduling your vehicle inspection at a Carnamic dealership is easy! Our dealerships specialize in INFINITI, Mitsubishi, Kia, and other brands, so you can ensure that you’re receiving service from a team who knows your vehicle best. Contact us for more information about inspections and to schedule your appointment today!
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