HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO GET MY CAR OR PICK UP TRUCK INSPECTED?
All vehicles in Massachusetts are required to get a safety inspection/emissions test every year. New cars are exempt from the emissions part of the test for the first year. Cars fifteen years or older, no longer require an emissions test either.
The cost for an inspection sticker is established by the state at $35.00. You must bring your registration. The whole inspection takes about 20 minutes. You must get a new inspection in the same month each year, before your inspection sticker expires.
WHAT ARE THE INPECTION HOURS?
We perform car inspections Monday-Friday 8-5 and Saturday 8-1.
DO NEWLY PURCHASED CARS NEED AN INSPECTION?
Yes, all cars new or used must be inspected within seven calendar days of registration.
WHAT DOES THE EMISSIONS PART OF THE TEST INVOLVE?
The emissions test checks for unacceptable levels of toxic emissions from your vehicle. This checks to see if your car is running as it was originally designed. It protects the environment and the air we breathe from toxic emissions.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I PASS THE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS TEST?
You will receive a report on your test and a new inspection sticker will be put on your car. You will need a new inspection in the same month the following year.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL THE SAFETY PART OF THE INSPECTION AND GET A REJECT STICKER? The vehicle is not supposed to be driven until repairs are made. A rejection sticker is placed on the windshield. After it is repaired, you are entitled to a free re-test within 60 days at the original station that did the inspection.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL THE EMISSONS PART OF THE INSPECTION?
You will receive a rejection sticker and have 60 days to make the necessary repairs and pass a re-test. The state recommends using a state-registered emissions repair technician at a registered shop to fix emissions problems. The re-test is free within 60 days at the original inspection station.
WHY USE A REGISTERED EMISSIONS REPAIR SHOP?
These shops have the latest tools and trained personnel, to do such repairs. 90% of these vehicles pass their re-tests when repaired by registered emissions repair technicians. The state reviews the performance of these shops and grades them. Main Street Citgo is a registered emissions repair shop in good standing with the State of Massachusetts.
