State Inspections in Richmond, VA

Virginia requires state safety inspections annually for all non-exempt vehicles. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that vehicles meet established standards for safe road use. Every year, vehicles registered in Virginia must undergo the state inspection at an authorized facility, where a certified inspector will evaluate key components, such as brakes, lights, tires, and the emissions system. Vehicles that pass the inspection receive a sticker indicating their compliance, while those that fail are required to make repairs before re-inspection.

At R.P.M. Mobil 1 Car Care Center, we are authorized to perform Virginia safety inspections. We invite you to visit us if you’re in Richmond, VA; Glen Allen, VA; Bon Air, VA; or a surrounding area and due for your vehicle safety inspection.

What the VA State Inspection Entails

The Virginia state safety inspection includes checking the following:

• Brakes
• Parking Brake
• Headlights
• Other Lights
• Signal Device
• Steering & Suspension
• Inspect Tires, Wheels, & Rims
• Mirrors
• Horn
• Windshield & Other Glass
• Windshield Wiper/Defroster
• Exhaust System
• Rear License Plate
• Hood & Area Under the Hood
• Air Pollution Control System of 1973 & Subsequent Models
• Driver’s Seat
• Seat Belts
• Air Bag & Airbag Readiness Light
• Doors at the Right & Left Side of the Driver’s Seat
• Fuel System
• Floor Pan

The Virginia State Police website includes more detailed information about what gets inspected during the Virginia safety inspection requirements.

Visit Us for the Virginia State Inspection

If you’re due for your safety inspection in Virginia, don’t wait until the last minute to have it done. Give yourself time, so you don’t need to rush and in case you need a repair for any of the components or systems inspected.