Hollenshade’s Auto Service is an authorized inspection station for class ‘A’ vehicles being registered in the state of Maryland. We offer vehicle safety inspections on weekdays by appointment only. If you are looking for more information about Maryland state vehicle inspections, please check out the links below.

Obtaining an Inspection Certificate in Maryland

The Automotive Safety Enforcement Division (ASED) is part of the MD State Police. This division serves the interest of public safety though its oversight of vehicle inspections. ASED ensures vehicles comply with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Stakeholders in Maryland’s vehicle inspection program include owners, dealers, and their agents.

To pass inspection, you must take your vehicle to an authorized safety inspection station (1,600 across the state). Click here to find a local inspection station.

When to Have Your Vehicle Inspected

In Maryland, you need to have your vehicle inspected if:

• • You have recently moved to the state and your car is registered elsewhere
  • You have purchased/received a used vehicle

You have 60 days after moving to Maryland to register your vehicle, and your car needs to pass inspection before it can be registered.

What the Maryland Safety Inspection Includes

The purpose of Maryland inspections is to make sure your car is safe to drive for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. Inspections usually take 1-2 hours, depending on condition of your vehicle. Crucial components like brakes, lights, steering system, safety belts, exhaust will be checked. Click here for a full list of parts that will be inspected.

If your vehicle passes inspection, you will receive a certificate. If your vehicle fails, you will receive a report detailing issues. Your pass or fail notice is automatically submitted to the DMV. You do not need to have repairs performed at the inspection station and can have your Maryland local mechanic fix any issues.

Fees

Initial fees vary according to your station’s labor rates. Fees must be displayed prominently at each station. Re-inspection fees also vary according to labor rates.

Re-inspection fees should not be charged if the repair can be visually confirmed (ex. a headlight that needs to be changed). Re-inspection fees for non-visual defects may be as high as 1 ½ the hourly labor rate. Ask about re-inspection fees before leaving the station.

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