Inspections in NoVA
Heey good morning all!
I have to bring my miatas into a shop and get VA state safety and emissions done fairly soon. So far my usual shop wants to dick around with me on just about everything... coil-overs, HIDs, turbo... and anything that just doesn't appear to be bland. Anyhow, just curious if anyone here has a good contact for at least safety inspections; but hell, a hook-up for emissions would be grand too. I'm itching to get these cars all legal'd up for spring. Any hookups and help will be appreciated. Willing to drive 2 hours and pay healthy $$$ so I don't have to gut all my shit to pass. :) Thanks and cheers, Matt |
the midas at washington and lee in arlington has only ever said "keep an eye on those brakes" when doing a safety inspection on my car.
they dont care that they are wilwoods. and they have only casualy commented on the rest of the stuff. I think one of the managers even owns a miata. I paid mandated state inspection fee and not a dime more. |
I know Bristol VA/TN is forever away, but a mystery shop there would let you slide with anything for an extra 20. PM me if you want.
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I live in Va. Beach and have many mods. never been nailed on anything, they don't do emissions testing down here. If your willing to drive to Va. Beach I can pm you a few shops I've been too.
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Originally Posted by Prospero
(Post 686341)
coil-overs, HIDs, turbo...
Shove the State Police manual in their face and have them audited. This is ALL he can check for and fail you for: REQUIRED OFFICIAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE Each inspection consists of the following items – for further details consult the "Official Inspection Manual": 1. - REMOVE OLD INSPECTION STICKER. 2. - DRIVE VEHICLE INTO INSPECTION LANE. 3. - INSPECT BRAKES FOR:
4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:
5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/images/arrow-up.gif6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:
7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:
8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)
9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:
10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/images/arrow-up.gif11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:
12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:
13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:
14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:
15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:
16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/images/arrow-up.gif17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:
18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:
22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:
23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR: (a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment. (b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants. http://www.vsp.state.va.us/images/arrow-up.gif24. – ISSUE STICKER: (a) If approved, place approval sticker on the vehicle, and give pink copy of certificate to operator. (b) ALL DEFECTS MUST BE CORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE REINSPECTED WITHIN 15 DAYS. THE DRIVER MAY BE IN JEOPARDY OF RECEIVING A SUMMONS FOR ANY DEFECT STILL PRESENT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY. (NOTE: The validity period of the rejection sticker shall include fifteen (15) days in addition to the day of the inspection.) |
Get on M.net and send a PM to PotentialMuscle. He does emissions and safety inspections in Fairfax.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 686579)
have nothing to do with SAFETY inspection. The headlights could, but if they are in DOT approved lenses, he can't fail you for them if they work.
Shove the State Police manual in their face and have them audited. This is ALL he can check for and fail you for: Emission is another story. I'm assuming you have a CEL? Thanks for pointing out the good info! I'll read up on what's law and what's just a shop being ----. It just sucks that it has to be so hard to become legal. As for the CEL, yeah... my car has like 4 or 5 codes from the Adaptronic install and I've had zero time to dick with it. I wasn't expecting it to be perfect out of the box but all these codes are a pain in the ass... Cheers, M@ |
Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 686622)
Get on M.net and send a PM to PotentialMuscle. He does emissions and safety inspections in Fairfax.
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yeah, plus you cant even pass inspection with a CEL...
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 686653)
yeah, plus you cant even pass inspection with a CEL...
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its not part of the check, but im almost positive they'll fail you for a cel.
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