state inspections—"this indecision's bugging me"

Ponyboy
Jan 28
1 min read

"Should I stay, or should I go now?

If I go, there will be trouble

And if I stay, it will be double

So ya gotta let me know

Should I stay, or should I go?"

—The Clash

A lot of customers are asking about New Hampshire's State Inspection program—is it staying? is it going? We hardly know what is going on ourselves, this due to very little and conflicting information from the powers that be.

Previously, annual inspections were set to expire on January 31, 2026; however, vehicle owners are still legally required to ensure that their vehicles are safe in accordance with New Hampshire law, including the following:

functional exterior lights and directionals all around

functioning brakes and parking brake

adequate tread tire depth and safe tread wear

windshields must not have large and/or obstructing cracks

functioning windshield wipers

no exhaust leaks and an otherwise functioning exhaust

no broken, missing, or overly rusty parts affecting the safety of the vehicle

But news today is reporting that inspections, both safety and emissions, will remain for now.

Car Inspections Here to Stay (For Now)

Our state inspections remain $40.00 for both safety and emissions. That said, free inspections are better than cake! and as such we'll continue to offer inspections ON THE HOUSE, both for vehicle inspections that pass and for customers whose vehicles don't pass, but who choose to complete necessary services with us.