Maryland Inspection
Maryland State Inspection: What to Expect Step by Step
A Maryland State Inspection is a safety check of the vehicle, not a test of how you drive. Knowing the order of the visit makes it far less stressful.
Before you come in
Call (202) 763-1686 to confirm availability for the day you want. Bring your registration or title paperwork and your insurance information.
Clear the trunk and back seat so everything can be reached, and mention any dashboard light that is already on.
What gets checked
A safety inspection looks at items such as brakes, steering and suspension, tires, lights, glass and wipers, horn, seat belts, exhaust, and the vehicle's identification and registration details.
Because requirements can change, we go by the current official inspection form for your vehicle rather than a list from memory.
After the inspection
You get the results for your vehicle and, if something did not pass, a clear explanation of what the item is and what repairing it involves.
Repairs can be handled here at 5320 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782, so you are not driving between two shops. Call (202) 763-1686 with any question about the results.
Questions about your vehicle?
Call Queens Auto Repair at (202) 763-1686 or visit us at 5320 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
General guidance only. Your vehicle's owner's manual and an in-person inspection come first.