Ontario inspections
Ontario Safety Certificate & Safety Inspection in North York
Whether you're buying a used car or need an Ontario safety certificate, a Licensed 310S automotive technician goes over the vehicle and completes a full Ontario car safety inspection. We explain anything that does not pass and quote repairs before any work begins.
What Gets Inspected
- Brakes: pads, rotors, drums, lines, hoses and parking brake
- Tires: tread depth, uneven wear, sidewall damage and rating
- Steering and suspension: ball joints, tie rods, shocks and springs
- Lights and electrical: headlights, signals, brake lights and horn
- Body and structure: rust perforation in critical areas, doors, mirrors and glass
- Exhaust, fuel system and fluid leaks
- Seat belts, wipers, washers and defroster
Why Vehicles Fail
- Brake pads or rotors worn past the minimum allowed thickness
- Tires below 1.5 mm of tread, or mismatched and damaged tires
- Worn ball joints, tie rod ends or leaking shocks
- Burnt-out bulbs and cracked or badly pitted windshields in the wiper path
- Rust perforation on frame rails, rockers or suspension mounting points
- Exhaust leaks and torn CV or steering boots
Transferring a Vehicle in Ontario
- A safety standards certificate is required to register a used vehicle in your name with plates in Ontario.
- The certificate is valid for 36 days from the date of inspection.
- It confirms the vehicle met the minimum standards on the day it was inspected — it is not a warranty or a guarantee of condition.
- You'll also need the vehicle ownership, a bill of sale and, in most cases, proof of insurance at ServiceOntario.
- Vehicles being registered as ‘unfit’ do not need a certificate until they're made roadworthy.
Safety Inspection Cost — $249
The Ontario safety inspection is $249 plus tax for most cars and light trucks. See exactly what the inspection fee covers and what happens if the vehicle does not pass.
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Our Ontario safety inspection costs $249 plus tax for most cars and light trucks. That covers the full vehicle safety check and the certificate itself when the car passes.
Book an Ontario Safety Inspection in North York
Vamp Automotive — 100 Turbine Drive, Unit 4, Toronto, ON M9L 2S2. Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Sun closed.