QandAs: Autos

What is a Car Inspection?

Answer:
Many states require a car inspection before

a vehicle can be registered. A car inspection is done by a certified mechanic or inspector, depending on the laws of the state.

The car inspection will determine if the car is safe to drive based on the state’s safety laws. Problems found during the inspection will have to be fixed before the car can be registered. Some states require vehicle inspections on a regular basis, while others only require inspections when the car is sold. Some states also require emissions inspections, which measure the level of pollution that the car emits. All drivers in cities that have poor air quality are required to have vehicle emission inspections.


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