Massachusetts State Inspection
Sticker due? In and out with your MA inspection — $35, walk-ins welcome.
Every car registered in Massachusetts needs an annual safety and emissions inspection, and we are a licensed inspection station right on Stafford Street in Worcester. We run the state safety check and the OBD-II emissions test, apply your new sticker on the spot, and — if anything fails — show you exactly what and why. The fee is the state-set $35, the same at every station; the difference is that you are already at the shop that can fix a fail.
Straightforward, upfront pricing
Final price depends on your vehicle and parts — we always quote before any work starts. Financing available on repair jobs.
Everything this service covers
Brakes, lights, tires, steering, suspension, horn, wipers, and glass checked to MA standards.
Onboard-diagnostics emissions check for the model years that require it.
Pass and you leave with your new Massachusetts inspection sticker applied.
If it fails, we show you the exact reason — no vague “come back later.”
Fix a safety failure and Massachusetts lets you reinspect free at the same station within 60 days.
A common fail — a bulb, a brake, an emissions code — can often be repaired on the spot.
Simple, transparent, done right
Book or stop by
Call us or book online — same-day visits often available.
Honest diagnosis
We inspect, explain the issue in plain language, and quote upfront.
Drive away confident
Quality work, quality parts, and a clear breakdown of what we did.
Good to know
How much is a Massachusetts state inspection?
The fee is set by the state at $35 for most vehicles — it is the same at every licensed station, and that is exactly what we charge.
Do I need an appointment for an inspection?
Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Booking online still guarantees you a bay if you want to be in and out fast.
What happens if my car fails inspection?
We show you the exact reason. For a safety failure, Massachusetts gives you 60 days to repair it and reinspect free at the same station — and we can usually do the repair right here.
What is checked during the inspection?
The safety side covers brakes, lights, tires, steering, suspension, horn, wipers, and glass; most vehicles also get an OBD-II emissions test read from the onboard computer.
How do I know when my inspection is due?
Massachusetts inspections are annual — your windshield sticker shows the month it expires. Driving on an expired or missing sticker risks a ticket, so it is worth doing on time.
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