All vehicles registered in the state of Massachusetts must receive a safety inspection at a certified state inspection center each year. In addition, many vehicles are required to undergo an emissions test annually. Advance Auto Center is an authorized MA state inspection station certified to perform both safety inspections and emissions testing through the Massachusetts Vehicle Check program.
Advance Auto Center serves Newton, MA , Rockland, MA , Boston, MA , and surrounding areas.
During a Massachusetts safety inspection, the following components are checked:
For many vehicles, an emissions inspection is also required each year. We perform both safety and emissions inspections. See Massachusetts Vehicle Check for MA Inspection FAQs.
After your vehicle passes the MA state inspection, you'll receive a new inspection sticker with a report detailing the results of your test. In the event that your vehicle fails the inspection, you will need to repair it and take it for a re-test within 60 days of the initial test. It is illegal to drive your vehicle before safety repairs have been made. For this reason, it's a good idea to repair your vehicle as soon as possible and to keep recepits of repairs in your vehicle pripr to re-inpsection to show you are in compliance with the law.
After repairing a problem, you can have your vehicle re-inspected for free so long as the retest is performed at the original inspection station. You are entitled to one free re-test. If you don't fix the problems and are unable to pass inspection for the new year, your vehicle's registration will be suspended. View the brochure on what to do after failing the inspection.
If you have any questions or concerns about MA state inspections, you can give us a call.
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