State & Emissions Inspections

Safety & Emissions Inspections in Vienna

PT Auto Experts is a licensed safety inspection station and emissions inspection station serving Vienna, VA, Fairfax, VA, Loudoun County, VA, and surrounding areas.

The Safety Inspection Process

During a safety inspection, an authorized service technician will remove your old inspection sticker and drive the vehicle into the inspection lane.

Once in the inspection lane, the following automotive systems and parts are inspected:

• Brakes
• Parking Brake
• Headlights
• Other Lights
• Signal Device
• Steering & Suspension
• Tires, Wheels & Rims
• Mirrors
• Horn
• Windshield Wiper & Defroster
• Mirrors
• Windshield Wiper/Defroster
• Exhaust System
• Rear License Plate
• Hood & Under Hood
• Air Pollution Control System (1973 & Newer Model Vehicles)
• Driver's Seat
• Seat Belts
• Air Bag & Airbag Readiness Light
• Doors (left & right of driver's seat)
• Fuel System
• Floor Pan

For more detailed information, see the Virginia State Police website.

Upon passing the safety inspection, you'll be issued a new sticker. If your vehicle fails the inspection, you'll receive a rejection sticker valid for 15 days. You'll have that time to correct the defects and have the vehicle reinspected.

Call (703) 281 - 7506 for more information about the Virginia Motor Vehicle Inspection.

Emissions Inspections

Virginia emissions inspections are required for several counties and cities, including Fairfax County. Emissions inspections are valid for two years. Some exemptions apply. Learn more at the Virginia DMV website.

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