Service stations offer auto inspections.
Passing an auto inspection is required for all cars that are driven on public roads in the United States. The main portion of the test for any vehicle is passing the emissions test. Other safety inspections are performed, such as checking the tires, windshield, lights and body panels. Anything that is deemed unfit for the road will fail an inspection; however, most problems have simple solutions.
Instructions
1. Inspect the exhaust system on the vehicle. There should be no exhaust leaks, which can be heard if the vehicle is running. The muffler should be in good shape and not have been altered in any way. Replace the muffler if it was tampered with, otherwise it will fail the emissions test performed by the auto inspector. Clean the air filter located in the engine compartment.
2. Turn on and check all the vehicle lights, including the headlights, brights, turning signals and brake lights. Replace the lights that are burnt out. Remove the light as instructed in the owner's manual. Depending on the vehicle, a Phillips-head or flat-head screwdriver may be needed to remove screws or pop out clips that are holding the bulbs in place. Discard the burnt bulb.
3. Inspect the tread on the tires. Tires that have less than 1/16th on an inch of tread must be replaced. Check the tread level using a ruler. Replace the worn tires with new ones at a tire repair shop.
4. Inspect the windshield for large cracks. Glass that has minor chips will pass the inspection. Replace windshields that have large cracks, which pose a danger to the occupants in the vehicle. Authorized glass repair shops can replace windshields that must be replaced or fill small cracks using an epoxy.
5. Replace any body panels that are falling off of the vehicle. A vehicle with highly damaged body panels, such as a hanging bumper will not pass inspection.
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