Maryland Inspection
Call Danny’s Car Clinic at 301-662-0421 to schedule an appointment or follow the link at the bottom of this page to make your appointment online. Danny’s Car Clinic has 3 inspectors on staff. The coupon can also be found in the tab on the left.
Danny’s Car Clinic inspects class a vehicles and trucks up to 10,000 lbs. Trailers up to 20 feet long
Questions and answers
What do you inspect on my vehicle?
Answer- Click here to see the vehicle inspection checksheet.
What does the certificate look like once my vehicle has passed inspection?
Answer- Click here to view the Inspection Certificate
What happens if my vehicle fails inspection?
Answer- You will receive an itemized list of what failed and have 30 days or 1000 miles to make the repairs. Only the items that failed need be re inspected as long as it is within the 30 day 1000 mile period.
Since I paid for an Inspection, Do I have to pay to get the vehicle re inspected?
Answer- This depends on what failed. The state of Md. determines what if any the re inspection fee is. In any case, when a charge applies , it is prorated depending on what actually needs to be re inspected
Who can get a waiver for Md. State inspection, I mean who doesn’t need an Md. State Inspection?
Answer- Click on the links below to be directed to the MVA website where you will see who does not need an Md. State Inspection and find the waiver form.
Gift form link / MVA Link for how to buy sell and or gift a vehicle in Maryland / MVA Link for New to Maryland
My vehicle failed for window tinting. What do I do now?
Answer- You have the option of having add on window tinting checked at the local MVA. The Frederick office is open Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:30 Am to 10:00 Am. The Hagerstown MVA is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 Am. The phone number for MVA is 410-768-7388.
What are the criteria for window tinting?
Answer-
- Passenger Vehicles : All Windows
- Windshield: Top 5 Inches or AS1 Line, whichever is less
- Trucks/Suv’s: Windows Adjacent to the driver
- Windshield: Top 5 Inches or AS1 Line, whichever is less
- Tint must measure above 35%
- Tint cannot be reflective, Red, Yellow or Amber in color
- Window Stickers: 7 Inch square lower corner of the windshield/side windows to rear of driver not to obstruct clear view
