For DMV salvaged title, A Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification in Ukiah, DFM Auto Repair is the place. First off, we are a licensed Vehicle Safety Inspection Center. However, you need to make an appointment and allow 8 hours for completion.
What is involved in the inspections? The inspections can vary by vehicle as a result, this is a general description not a complete list. In addition, if your vehicle is not licensed prior to the Vehicle Safety Inspection, you must get a one day permit from the DMV. Otherwise, the certification can not be completed.
BODY STRUCTURE INSPECTION
Vehicle Panels
Frame/ Unibody
Fuel System
Hitch
BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION
The inspection of the brake system shall consist of checking the condition of the vehicle’s brakes to ensure that the component parts and systems are functioning properly and comply with manufacturer and component manufacturer specifications. Brake components will be measured and inspected. All brake parts must be within specification, no leaks or damaged parts. Importantly, brake components must be correctly installed. After that, a stopping test is performed. The vehicle must stop within the limit.
Brake Pedal Inspection
Power Braking Assistance Systems Inspection
Friction System Inspection
Hydraulic System Inspection
Electric Trailer Brake System Inspection
Air System Inspection
Parking Brake Inspection
Brake System Warning Lights/ Messages Inspection
LIGHTING SYSTEM INSPECTION
The inspection of the lighting system shall consist of checking the condition and operation of original equipment, any replacement and customer added lights, and reflectors.. In other words, lights must work as designed, have the correct color of bulbs, have no cracks or moisture inside. In addition, headlight adjusters must be able to move the headlight to specification. Finally, all lights must be DOT approved.
As applicable to the vehicle, the technician shall inspect the following lights and reflectors to ensure they are present, properly installed, properly adjusted, and work as designed by the vehicle manufacturer and component manufacturer:
Headlights (e.g., low-beam, high-beam, daytime running lights, and high-beam indicator)
Fog Lights
Auxiliary Driving Lights
Auxiliary Passing Lights
Cornering Lights
Running Lights
Spotlights
Taillights
Stop Lights (including center high-mounted types)
Signal Lights
Back-up (Reverse) Lights
License Plate Lights
Parking Lights
Clearance Lights
Identification Lights
Side Marker Lights
Rear Red Fog Lights
Rear-Facing Auxiliary Lights
Supplemental Rear Turn Signal Lights
Reflectors
Conspicuity Systems (reflective sheeting)
Dash High Beam Indicator Light
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INSPECTION
Includes the following:
Mirrors
Windshield
Rear Window Windshield Wipers
Seats
Seat belts
Child Seat Anchors or Tethers
SRS Airbag System
TIRE SYSTEM INSPECTION
Includes:
Tire Condition
Wheel Condition
Temporary Spare Condition
TPMS System Inspection
ROAD TEST INSPECTION
Includes:
Stopping Test
Instrument Clusters and Controls
Control and Stability of Vehicle
In conclusion, after a passing inspection DFM Auto Repair’s licensed inspector will issue certificates. Lastly, as with a smog certificates, they must be used within 90 days of issue or DMV will not honor them. Unfortunately, you would be required to do the Vehicle Safety Certification again.