Somerville, Massachusetts
State Inspections and Honest Auto Repair
No appointment needed for inspections: first come, first served, while you wait. About 30 minutes per car.
PilotSelf check-in is a new pilot program at our garage, so please bear with us while we get it just right. If anything doesn't work or seems off, just ask at the counter. We're happy to help.
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Inspections don't need an appointment: just drive in, first come, first served.
Joining the line from home is paused while we pilot self check-in at the shop. Just come in and check in when you get here.
Licensed Massachusetts Vehicle Check inspection station
Station PB007497
- Since 1981A neighborhood shop for over 40 years
- Licensed StationMassachusetts Vehicle Check, PB007497
- 24/24 WarrantyNationwide: 24 months or 24,000 miles
- Michelin DealerPlus BFGoodrich and Uniroyal
What We Do
Massachusetts State Inspection
Monday to Friday, 8 to 6. Closed weekends and major holidays. Bring your vehicle and your current registration.
Prices
- State Inspection$35
- TNC Rideshare Inspection$15
- Failed here? Your first re-inspection within 60 days is free.
Tip: the middle of the month has much shorter lines.
What to Bring and Check
- Please don't drive into the bay. We'll bring your car in for you.
- Everyone out of the car, people and pets.
- Take your valuables with you.
- Have your registration handy.
- Clear both license plates: take off bike racks, plate covers or anything else in the way.
- Tall vans: please remove ladder racks or anything that won't clear our bay door.
- Turn off Bluetooth on your phone, so your calls don't ring through the car while we're inspecting it.
Avoid a Fail: Check These Before You Come
These are the most common reasons cars fail, and you can take care of them yourself.
- Massachusetts plates on both the front and the back of the car, securely attached.
- Nothing covering either plate: no plate frames over any letters, numbers or the state name, no tinted or clear covers, no bike racks or hitch accessories in the way.
- All bulbs working: headlights (low and high beams), tail lights, all three brake lights, turn signals, and the rear plate light.
- Wipers that clear the windshield cleanly, and washer fluid topped up.
- Nothing in the driver's view: no stickers on the windshield, nothing hanging from the mirror.
- The gas cap on and tight.
Need a Copy of Your Inspection Report?
Your safety inspection and TNC rideshare inspection reports (VIRs) are free to look up and print any time with the state's VIR Lookup Tool. Have your plate or VIN handy.
Look Up Your Inspection ReportAlready Checked In?
Use the link we texted or emailed you to see where your car is and your results.
Repairs Backed Nationwide
As a TechNet Professional shop, our repairs carry a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty, with roadside assistance.
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