MD State Inspections

MD State Inspections in LaVale, Maryland

Glotfelty Enterprises is authorized to perform Maryland safety inspections at our LaVale location:

G & G Tire Service: A Glotfelty Tire Store
14304 National Hwy
Lavale, MD 21502
(301) 729-0752
[email protected]

We are certified to inspect the following vehicles:

• Class A (cars and trucks /passenger vehicles)

E-Inspections: We're an e-inspection station, so your Maryland safety inspection certificate is electronically sent to the MVA.

Call (301) 729-0752 or schedule your service online. To make an appointment through our website, choose "Vehicle Inspection" and pick your desired date and time.

Make sure to choose our LaVale, Maryland safety inspection location. We'll get back to you to confirm the details.

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When Do I Need a Maryland State Inspection?

New Residents: If you're a new resident, you must title and register your vehicles within 60 days of residency. This keeps your vehicle(s) in compliance with Maryland laws. To complete registration, your vehicle(s) must pass the safety inspection.

Used Car Sales: In addition, most used vehicles must pass a state safety inspection before they can be sold or transferred. The seller or transferor is generally the person who must obtain the inspection certificate, although certain vehicle classes allow the purchaser/transferee to obtain the certificate as well. An exemption exists for vehicles transferred as a gift between immediate family members. For this type of exemption, a gift certification form must be filled out instead.

You can learn more about Maryland safety inspections from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

Maryland State Inspection Checklist

A certified technician checks the following systems and parts during an MD state inspection:

• Steering System
• Wheel Alignment
• Brake System
• Wheels & Tires
• Windshield
• Fuel System
• Exhaust System
• Bumpers
• Motor Mounts
• Fenders
• Lights
• Electrical System
• Mirrors
• Glazing (Windows)
• Wipers
• Hood / Catches
• Gear Shift Indicator
• Suspension
• Wipers
• Hood / Catches
• Door Handles
• Floor / Trunk Pans
• Speedometer / Odometer
• Driver Seat
• Seat Belts
• Universal & CV Joints
• Emissions Equipment

Maryland safety inspections are among the most comprehensive inspections in the United States. This is why preventive maintenance is so valuable throughout the life of your vehicle. In the event you ever choose to sell your car in the future, you won't need to worry about passing the state inspection.

4 Facts about MD State Inspections

• To register a vehicle in Maryland, drivers must receive an inspection certificate.
• Inspection certificates can only be awarded by licensed Maryland inspection stations; if an inspection station is e-certified, the inspection certificate will be sent electronically to the MVA
• New residents of Maryland have 60 days to register their vehicles.
• Most sellers of used cars are required to have a vehicle undergo a safety inspection before the automobile can be sold.

Call (301) 729-0752 or schedule your service with Glotfelty Enterprises in LaVale, Maryland.

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