Your vehicle must follow all laws and regulations for safety, condition, and operation. You should get a vehicle mechanical and safety inspection at least once a year. An inspection will include a check of your car’s most critical safety items, including brakes, steering parts, tires, and lights.
Complete maintenance requirement list below:
Visual overview and legal registration:
· Certificate of Registration
· Insurance
Emission Test report
Brake tests:
· Parking brake
· Service brake, 3mm or more (25% of the life of the brakes or more, typically)
Exhaust system:
· Undamaged exhaust system components/muffler
· No visible blue or black smoke
Steering and suspension
· Steering wheel and box
· Suspension/front end
· Springs
· Shocks
· Vehicle height
Horn
· Sound horn to test for adequate signal
· The horn must be securely fastened to the vehicle
Glazing, glass, and windshield wipers
· Windshield, no cracks; no chips in the line of sight
· Windshield wipers and washer in working order
· Windows, no cracks
· Tint to legal specifications
Engine and powertrain
· Engine, including all subcomponents
· Cooling system
· Lubrication system
· Electrical and electronic management systems
· Transmission, including clutch, torque converter, and similar components
· All fluids and lubricants
· No check engine light, warning lights, or recalls
Visibility and lighting devices
· Headlight aim
· Headlights and rear lights working, no bulbs burned out
· Hazard lights, directionals/stop/reverse lights, and license plate light(s)
· Reflectors
· Rearview mirror
· Mirrors (general)
Tires and wheels
· 4/32” or greater tread depth (50% or higher of tread, typically)
· Six years old or newer
· No cuts, gouges, bulges, or bubbles in the sidewall
Seat belts and airbags
· No airbag warning lights or recalls
· No safety restraint system (SRS) or occupant classification system (OCS) warning lights or recalls
Body, including all seals and panels
· No hanging body panels
· No damage to the floor pan, cowl panel, or structural pillars