A car safety inspection at your local Honda dealer can ensure your vehicle is safe to operate on the road. Understanding the requirements regarding vehicle safety inspections in Maryland can help you ensure you do not miss any inspection deadlines.
How Do I Obtain a Car Safety Inspection in Maryland?
Fortunately, obtaining a safety inspection for your vehicle in Maryland is not difficult. You can obtain an inspection by scheduling an appointment at your local Honda dealer. A safety inspection station, such as your dealer, is authorized to perform inspections on passenger vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.
What Do I Need to Obtain a Safety Inspection?
You will need to show proper registration for your vehicle to obtain a safety inspection. If you purchased a vehicle that did not have a safety inspection, you might be able to obtain a 30-day waiver via the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. This waiver will allow you to legally drive the vehicle to a safety inspection station, such as your local dealer to obtain the inspection.
When Are Safety Inspections Required in Maryland?
If your vehicle was registered previously in another state, you must obtain a safety inspection in Maryland. It should be kept in mind that you have 60 days after you relocate to Maryland to obtain a new inspection in Maryland. You are allowed 90 days to obtain a vehicle inspection after purchasing a new vehicle in Maryland.
What If Your Vehicle Does Not Pass the Inspection?
In the event your vehicle does not pass the inspection, you will not be able to receive a safety inspection certificate. In this situation, you will receive a report detailing the safety standards your vehicle did not meet. After fixes have been made to your vehicle, you will need to return it to the same safety inspection station to have it inspected again by the same mechanic.
To address the areas of concern noted on the report, you may choose to make repairs on your own or take your vehicle to another repair facility. Only the areas of concern will need to be re-inspected if you return your vehicle for re-inspection within 30 days of the first inspection, provided that you have not driven your vehicle more than 1,000 miles.
Obtaining a safety inspection is an excellent way to ensure your vehicle can operate safely. Understanding when safety inspections are required in Maryland and what is involved in obtaining a safety inspection will help ensure that you have met legal requirements. Call our team at DARCARS Honda in Bowie, MD, to schedule an appointment for your vehicle safety inspection today.
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