Car safety inspections are a requirement to ensure that your vehicle is in a fit condition to operate safely on the road. Worn or damaged brakes or headlights or engine and transmission problems can all contribute to accidents. In addition, many states require emissions checks to reduce vehicle pollution. As your Chevy dealer, we’d like to tell you about safety inspections in Oklahoma.
Safety Inspection Requirements
In many states, you will receive an emissions test reminder when you’re mailed your registration renewal documents. You may also require a completed safety inspection from a DMV-authorized provider. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) doesn’t require any safety inspections for vehicle registration or registration renewal. In addition, the DPS doesn’t require smog or emissions checks on any vehicle.
Although safety inspections are not legally mandated, maintaining a healthy vehicle is very important. If your car is safe to drive, you can protect yourself, your family, and others from preventable car accidents. These are a couple of reasons why safety checks are important.
You Can Prevent Costly Repairs
Your car has a regular service schedule illustrated in your manual. As time passes, parts can wear out or become damaged. Worn and damaged parts place a strain on other connected components. A clogged air filter, for example, alters the fuel-air mixture in your engine. The lack of air turns your engine fuel rich, which can damage the spark plugs, ignition coils, and catalytic converter.
By following the service schedule, you greatly reduce the need for future repairs. Our technicians automatically check and replace parts before they wear out. In addition, our highly-trained technicians can spot potential problems before the start. If we detect a possible problem, we’ll inform you, and we can fix it while your car is in the service department.
You Can Drive Confidently
If your car has been recently serviced, you have the confidence of knowing that all its systems are operating correctly. If your car hasn’t been serviced for a while, problems can develop. These problems range from annoying to dangerous depending on the particular component. An example of this is a brake fluid leak.
Brake fluid is vital for your braking system, as it provides hydraulic power. The braking system depends on hydraulic pressure to slow and stop your car. If there is a leak in the system, the loss of brake fluid will increase your stopping time. A lack of brake fluid can cause your brakes to fail. When your car has been checked, you know you can drive safely.
There are many other reasons to have your car regularly checked and maintained. Call our service department today at Blue Ribbon Chevrolet.
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