MD Auto Inspections
- Thread starter VenusDoom
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BadGirl
I am so very blessed
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Since it's a state mandated activity, pretty sure they all charge the same
VenusDoom
Rock Star
New new or Nused?
If you purchased nused from a dealer it should have been done beforehand. If you purchased from a private seller you should have had them get it inspected before dropping coin. Get the carfax.
I bought it new used from a dealer in Fairfax, VA. It's been VA inspected and passed with flying colors... but I live in Maryland and it'll require Maryland tags which requires a Maryland inspection.
False. The state mandates that they cannot charge more than $150 (I believe that's the limit) however they can charge whatever they want up to the state mandated amount. Some places will do it for $150, some will do it for $50. It's not that I'm a cheap ass, I just literally wrote a check for $6166 yesterday (about $1600 more than I really wanted to pay for a new used car) and need an ecomonical solution to the inspection issue.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
I've found Hewitt's across from San Souci to be fair and honest.
It's not what they charge for inspection, it's the exta's.
Adjust your head lights, replace a wiper blade, etc
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
They all charge about the same :competition: S45.00 Cheseldines (Meineke)
Why did you go all the way to Fairfax, VA? And spend more than you wanted to boot.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Clear answers are not always forthcoming on this site.
I just paid $80.00 for an inspection at the tire place by big lots. It failed for three items. I had all the repairs done at another shop, PJ's. Then took it back for a re-inspection, that time for free.
Maryland allows you up to 30 days to get this all done. I'm sure there are other places that might do it cheaper, but I went with who my friends recommended.
VenusDoom
Rock Star
Because the price was right for the car. We've been looking at the Libertys for a couple of weeks and we found a really great car at a really great price, it was just a little more than I was wanting to spend on a car.
Basically I paid $6,616 out the door for a vehicle that's worth about $8,000. If I traded it back in right now I'd make money off the deal.
I thought all places had to charge the same for a MD inspection since it is a state mandated inspection?
nope, as was explained before, there is a max, but inspection tations can charge what they want. they are usually in the same ballpark, the difference is if they charge a reinspection fee. The state allows up to the full price originally charged. A lot of places will try this if you fail and then dont have them do the work......
The tire place I went to would re-inspect for free up to 30 days. Which they honored. I would just ask ahead before having someone inspect and it they won't, go somewhere else.
glhs837
Power with Control
I thought all places had to charge the same for a MD inspection since it is a state mandated inspection?
Nope, association of service station folks lobbied years ago to get that changed.
dave1959
Active Member
Partialy wrong: Headlamp adjustment, if needed , is included.
dave1959
Active Member
As of yesterday, Cheseldine was $60.00...
dave1959
Active Member
30 days or 1000 miles
dave1959
Active Member
(1) The licensee of an authorized inspection station open to the public may establish a fee for a complete inspection based on the times listed in this section at the hourly flat rate charged for similar mechanical repairs:
(a) Vehicles 10,000 pounds and under GVWR-----1.5 hours, which includes 0.4 hour for adjustment of headlights;(b) Vehicles 10,000 pound and under GVWR with 4-wheel drive or full floating axles-----2.0 hours, which includes 0.4 hour for adjustment of headlights, and with each additional axle add 1 hour;
(c) Vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR with front and rear brakes-----2.9 hours, which includes 0.4 hour for adjustment of headlights, and with each additional axle add 1.5 hours;
(d) Vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR without front brakes-----2.4 hours, which includes 0.4 hour for adjustment of headlights and with each additional axle with brakes add 1.5 hours;
(e) Trailers under 10,000 pounds GVWR without brakes-----0.5 hour, and with each axle with brakes add 0.5 hour;
(f) Trailers over 10,000 pounds GVWR-----0.5 hour:
(i) Each additional axle with single wheels add 0.75 hour,
(ii) Each additional axle with dual wheels add 1.5 hours;
VenusDoom
Rock Star
Well thanks everyone for the suggestions! I ended up going to Mr. Tire in Leonardtown because it was just easier since I work and school in Leonardtown. It passed 
I found out after the fact that the particular location I went to has one of the tougher inspectors in the state 
Now to mail in the inspection certificate... I'll have plates by next Monday, and personalized plates within 4 weeks of that!
I found out after the fact that the particular location I went to has one of the tougher inspectors in the state Now to mail in the inspection certificate... I'll have plates by next Monday, and personalized plates within 4 weeks of that!