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Official Brake & Lamp Inspection
California requires a current brake and lamp inspection certificate for certain registration, salvage, title and out-of-state transactions. We are a licensed official brake and lamp station, so we can inspect, certify and sign you off in the same visit.
We inspect the brake system and every required exterior lamp to DMV standards. If something fails, we can fix it here — pads, rotors, hoses, lines, bulbs, sockets, wiring, switches and more — then issue the certificate without sending you to another shop.
What's included
Scope of work
- Official DMV brake and lamp inspection certificate
- Brake pad, rotor, caliper, hose, line and fluid inspection
- Parking brake adjustment and operation check
- Headlight, taillight, brake light and turn signal verification
- Reverse light, license plate light and marker light check
- Hazard warning light and third brake light operation
- Same-day repair if a bulb, socket, brake pad or minor part fails
- Certificate issued at the counter after passing inspection
Symptoms we fix
Sound familiar?
- DMV notice says a brake and lamp certificate is required
- Salvage title or revived salvage vehicle needing certification
- Out-of-state vehicle being registered in California
- Change of ownership requiring a brake and lamp inspection
- Brake light, headlight or turn signal not working
- Parking brake will not hold or brake pedal feels soft
How we work it
The four steps, every time
- 01
Check DMV docs
Bring your registration, title or DMV notice so we know exactly what certificate is needed.
- 02
Inspect
We check every brake component and required lamp against the DMV checklist.
- 03
Repair if needed
Failed items are quoted and fixed here — bulbs, sockets, brake pads, minor wiring and more.
- 04
Certify
You get your signed, dated brake and lamp certificate at the counter.
Questions
Straight answers
When do I need a brake and lamp inspection?
Common reasons include salvage/revived-salvage titles, out-of-state registration, certain change-of-ownership situations and some commercial vehicle requirements. Your DMV notice or title instructions will say so.
Can you fix what fails?
Yes. Most failures are bulbs, sockets, brake pads or minor wiring, and we can repair them here before issuing the certificate.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring the vehicle and your DMV paperwork so we know which certificate to issue.
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Official Brake & Lamp Inspection
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