Inspections in NoVA
02-05-2011, 10:32 AM
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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 $$$ so I don't have to gut all my **** to pass.
Thanks and cheers,
Matt
I have to bring my miatas into a shop and get VA state safety and emissions done fairly soon. So far my usual shop wants to dick around with me on just about everything... coil-overs, HIDs, turbo... and anything that just doesn't appear to be bland.
Anyhow, just curious if anyone here has a good contact for at least safety inspections; but hell, a hook-up for emissions would be grand too. I'm itching to get these cars all legal'd up for spring.
Any hookups and help will be appreciated. Willing to drive 2 hours and pay healthy $$$ so I don't have to gut all my **** to pass.
Thanks and cheers,
Matt
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02-05-2011, 02:46 PM
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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.
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.
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02-05-2011, 07:59 PM
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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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02-06-2011, 10:02 AM
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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:
6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR: 11. – INSPECT HORN FOR: 17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:
24. – ISSUE STICKER:
Emission is another story. I'm assuming you have a CEL?
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:
- Worn, damaged or missing parts.
- Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
- Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
- Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
(NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.)
4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:
- Broken or missing parts.
- Proper adjustment.
- Standard factory equipment or equivalent.
5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:
- Approved type, aim, and output.
- Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
- Beam indicator.
6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:- Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
- Aim of fog and driving lamps.
- Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
(NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.)
7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:
- Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
- Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
- Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)
- Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
- Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
- Play in steering wheel.
- Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
- Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
- Shock absorbers.
- Broken frame.
- Broken or missing engine mounts.
- Lift blocks.
9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:
- Condition of tires including tread depth.
- Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
- Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation.
10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:
- Rigidity of mounting.
- Condition of reflecting surface.
- View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear).
11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:- Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
- Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet.
12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:
- Approved type safety glass.
- Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
- Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
- Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
- Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
- Operation of left front door glass.
13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:
- Operating condition.
- Condition of blade.
14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:
- Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
- Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system.
15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:
- Illumination of rear plate.
16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:
- Operating condition of hood latch.
- Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
- Fluid levels that are below the proper level
1. Brake fluid.
2. Power steering fluid. - Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence.
17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:- Installation.
- Operation.
(NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.)
18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
- Anchorage.
- Location.
- Condition.
19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:
- Approved type.
- Installation.
- Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
- The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
- Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
- If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.
- Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
- Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position.
22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:
- Any part that is not securely fastened.
- Liquid fuel leakage.
- Fuel tank filler cap for presence.
23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:
(a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
(b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.
(b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.
24. – 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.
(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.)
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02-06-2011, 12:43 PM
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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?
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 ***...
Cheers,
M@
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