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Comprehensive Guide to Vehicle Safety System Inspections

The Vehicle Safety System Inspection ensures that vehicles with salvage certificates meet California’s stringent safety standards before being retitled. At Van Nuys Auto Works, we are proud to provide certified inspections that ensure your vehicle is safe, roadworthy, and compliant with DMV requirements.

What Is a Vehicle Safety System Inspection?

When a salvaged vehicle is "revived" after being damaged in an accident or recovered after theft, it undergoes a title change even if ownership remains the same. To retitle the vehicle, the California DMV requires a State Licensed Inspection Station to evaluate all critical systems for potential damage or misalignment.

This inspection replaces the outdated Brake and Lamp Inspection by offering a more thorough review of your vehicle’s safety.

What’s Inspected?

The Vehicle Safety System Inspection evaluates the following components:

  • Body Structure: Examines structural integrity and alignment.
  • Brakes and Lights: Verifies performance and compliance with safety standards.
  • Passenger Compartment: Inspects airbags, seat belts, and other essential safety features.
  • Steering and Suspension: Checks for damage affecting control or stability.
  • Tires and Wheels: Ensures proper tread depth, alignment, and balance.

Why Is This Inspection Important?

This inspection goes beyond ensuring DMV compliance—it prioritizes your safety and that of others on the road. By identifying and addressing potential safety issues, it provides peace of mind and confidence in your vehicle’s performance.

Helpful Links and Resources

  1. California DMV Vehicle Inspection Requirements
  2. BAR OIS System Information
  3. Safety Standards for Retitling Salvage Vehicles
  4. Common Issues Found During Safety Inspections
  5. Video Resource
    • Embed a video explaining the Vehicle Safety System Inspection process (e.g., YouTube or custom).
  6. Van Nuys Auto Works Contact Page

How the Process Works

  1. Schedule an Appointment:
    Call us at 818-781-1111 or book online to reserve your spot.
  2. Inspection:
    Our certified technicians will conduct a thorough inspection using the latest tools and technology, including the BAR OIS system.
  3. Results Submission:
    Your inspection results and certificate are sent directly to the DMV, saving you time and effort.

Understanding Vehicle Safety System Inspections

The Vehicle Safety System Inspection is a critical process designed to ensure that a salvaged vehicle is safe and roadworthy before being retitled. This inspection is required for vehicles issued a salvage certificate and offers a comprehensive evaluation of key safety components.

When you "revive" a salvaged vehicle—whether due to accident damage or theft—the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) considers the vehicle's ownership to have changed, even if the registered owner remains the same. To complete the retitling process, the DMV mandates that a State Licensed Inspection Station conducts a thorough assessment of all safety-related systems.

What Sets the Safety Inspection Apart?

Unlike the previous Brake and Lamp Inspection, which focused solely on braking and lighting systems, the Vehicle Safety System Inspection provides a far more comprehensive review. The inspection covers the following critical systems:

  • Body Structure: Verifying integrity and alignment.
  • Brakes and Lights: Ensuring functionality and compliance.
  • Passenger Compartment: Checking essential safety features such as airbags and seat belts.
  • Steering and Suspension: Ensuring proper handling and stability.
  • Tires and Wheels: Confirming safe tread depth and alignment.

Key Updates for Our Customers

  1. Brake and Lamp Inspection Replacement
    Although some DMV documents may still reference a Brake and Lamp Inspection, it has been officially replaced by the Vehicle Safety System Inspection. Please rest assured that this updated inspection fulfills all DMV requirements and more.
  2. Streamlined DMV Integration
    At Van Nuys Auto Works, we use a BAR OIS computer to conduct the inspection. This advanced system sends the results and certificate directly to the DMV, eliminating the need for you to visit their office to provide proof of inspection.

Committed to Keeping You Informed

As the Vehicle Safety System Inspection is a relatively new process, we are committed to ensuring our customers have all the information they need. Stay tuned for additional resources and videos that will be added to our website soon.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an inspection, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 818-781-1111. At Van Nuys Auto Works, we are here to make your experience as smooth and hassle-free as possible.