Why would anyone need their vehicle to be inspected? Are there different types of inspections? Who is qualified to inspect a vehicle? What happens if I have an expired Virginia inspection sticker on my car? We’ll answer these and other commonly asked questions below:
?What types of inspections are available, and who needs them?
There are three levels of inspections:
- Level I – This is the most common type of inspection, and it is required for vehicles that need a body style change, have been abandoned, require a bond title or a VIN correction. A Level I inspection used to be required for any out-of-state vehicle entering Arizona and seeking registration, but that is no longer a requirement as long as you have a title or a registration from another state.
- Level II – This type of inspection is required when the federal odometer sticker is not legible, missing, or has been tampered with.
- Level III – This type of inspection is required when the VIN number can’t be found on the vehicle and/or the vehicle has been constructed from several different vehicles.
?Can Desert Title perform an inspection, or do I need to go to DMV?
Desert Title is qualified to perform Level I inspections. All of its employees have been trained, tested and certified. Level I inspections are done at any of the Desert Title locations. No appointment is needed. Employees can answer your questions regarding Level II and III inspections, but the Level II and III inspections can only be performed by someone at the DMV.
Note that the Motor Vehicle Providers Association is currently working towards privatization of Level II and III inspections, so these services may be offered at Desert Title in the future.
?What is the cost of an inspection?
• Level I inspection performed at any Desert Title location – no charge
• Level II inspection (needs to be performed at a DMV office) – $20
• Level III inspection (needs to be performed at a DMV office) – $50
• See below for charges that apply to remote inspections.
?If I can’t come in to a Desert Title location, can you come to me to perform a Level I inspection?
Yes! Desert Title will send a certified inspector to your location to perform a Level I inspection if you are unable to drive your vehicle into one of our offices. The charge for this off-site inspection is $45 plus mileage. Please call any one of our Desert Title locations for more details and to make an appointment for an off-site inspection.