Car Inspection question?
Mar 31st 2008, 9:20 am
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Car Inspection question?
I'm going to the place in Westfield but I wanted to know if I have to get out of the car at all? How long does the actual inspection take?
I never had to do this before and I have the baby with me so I want to know what to anticipate.
Thanks in advance
I never had to do this before and I have the baby with me so I want to know what to anticipate.
Thanks in advance
Mar 31st 2008, 11:55 am
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Re: Car Inspection question?
I took my car in a few years ago and I think it took about 30 mins. I didn't wait in the car I just waited in the office so that I could pay them big bucks like $25.00 lol.
Mar 31st 2008, 12:02 pm
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Re: Car Inspection question?
yep, depending how busy the garage is the inspection itself takes about 30 mins. i have always got out the car and had a coffee while they did it.
Mar 31st 2008, 1:30 pm
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It would really help if you mentioned what STATE you are in. Here in California, we just have a bi-annual emissions test & inspection after a car is 4 years old. It takes about 15 minutes and yes, you have to get out of the car -- but there will usually be a waiting area. [Often like a car wash].
Other states have much more thorough safety inspections. Some states have no inspections.
So, WHERE is your car registered.
Mar 31st 2008, 1:35 pm
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Here in TX it took just under 1 hour. Sat and drank coffee in the sunshine.
Mar 31st 2008, 1:59 pm
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In NY it takes 15 minutes and the state regulates the cost to $25. If the car is older than 1996, it will have to pass a computerized emissions test that the DMV will log in Albany. If you have a check engine light on it will automatically fail. There are ways to clear the CEL for free 
Mar 31st 2008, 3:07 pm
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How quaint ..they still do that in some places ...
Mar 31st 2008, 3:32 pm
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my County in TN requires an emissions test, 10 minutes tops
Mar 31st 2008, 4:30 pm
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What state?
Up in Maine, it's $12.50 takes two minutes, headlights on, blinkers on, wipers on and check for any major rust holes.
In Mass, it's $30, one year is emissions, the next body work and electrics, the first takes a couple of mins, they plug the car in and read the computer, the second, they do the same, but also check for rust etc, takes a couple more minutes.
Up in Maine, it's $12.50 takes two minutes, headlights on, blinkers on, wipers on and check for any major rust holes.
In Mass, it's $30, one year is emissions, the next body work and electrics, the first takes a couple of mins, they plug the car in and read the computer, the second, they do the same, but also check for rust etc, takes a couple more minutes.
Mar 31st 2008, 5:18 pm
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Re: Car Inspection question?
What state?
Up in Maine, it's $12.50 takes two minutes, headlights on, blinkers on, wipers on and check for any major rust holes.
In Mass, it's $30, one year is emissions, the next body work and electrics, the first takes a couple of mins, they plug the car in and read the computer, the second, they do the same, but also check for rust etc, takes a couple more minutes.
Up in Maine, it's $12.50 takes two minutes, headlights on, blinkers on, wipers on and check for any major rust holes.
In Mass, it's $30, one year is emissions, the next body work and electrics, the first takes a couple of mins, they plug the car in and read the computer, the second, they do the same, but also check for rust etc, takes a couple more minutes.
Mar 31st 2008, 7:19 pm
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Hi:
It would really help if you mentioned what STATE you are in. Here in California, we just have a bi-annual emissions test & inspection after a car is 4 years old. It takes about 15 minutes and yes, you have to get out of the car -- but there will usually be a waiting area. [Often like a car wash].
Other states have much more thorough safety inspections. Some states have no inspections.
So, WHERE is your car registered.
It would really help if you mentioned what STATE you are in. Here in California, we just have a bi-annual emissions test & inspection after a car is 4 years old. It takes about 15 minutes and yes, you have to get out of the car -- but there will usually be a waiting area. [Often like a car wash].
Other states have much more thorough safety inspections. Some states have no inspections.
So, WHERE is your car registered.
Mar 31st 2008, 7:26 pm
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Mar 31st 2008, 7:29 pm
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