What all is looked at and how in depth is the Virginia vehicle inspection? I have never had one done and would like not to fail it on the first time. Is it done at the emissions stations and do they have to put it up on a lift or anything? Any info is greatly appreciated. How do the modded, like FI S2k's get around this or do they?

 

Scroll down about halfway and you can see everything they check!

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm

 

I have read all that, do they really jack up and take off two wheels and check your brake pads because if someone was to jack up my car and scratch it or my wheels i would be pissed. And if your running lets say an aftermarket programmer and you have deleted some smog items but it does not throw a code will they know what every car has hose wise and things like that or do they rely more on the OBDII to tell them?

 

I have never gone through a "full" inspection per say as I have always had buddies who owned/worked at shops. They would just, check for a code, check the tires and brake pads and made sure it everything looked good. Like a five minutes once over, most of the time they throw them up on lifts for other cars. To check suspension components.

I would go to a shop where you have built a rapport and ask to sit in on there procedures to make sure nothing gets damaged, and if something does get damaged, make sure to report it BEFORE you leave the shop.

 

Va smog/emissions check is to make sure u don't have an exhaust leak lol

 

Ls swap??

 

If you haven't found a buddy to get you around an extensive inspection check I suggest you do so quick.

 

What r u running ? You can.tell us so we can.try.to.help you out more.

 

Where in va r u...I pay a side fee and get by sticker.I had a car on stands w. No windows motor anything abuse a pink slip and sticker haha

 

Yes like in my Sig.


LS Swap. Not in VA. yet but might be soon so im just checking.