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Dartmouth · 219C Wyse Road902-980-1212
North End Automotive

Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI)

A Motor Vehicle Inspection is the scheduled safety check required to keep your vehicle roadworthy in Nova Scotia. We walk through your vehicle, document what we find, and give you a clear picture of what is passing, what needs attention, and what is optional. (Looking at a vehicle before you buy it? That is our separate Pre-Purchase Inspection service.)

Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) at North End Automotive in Dartmouth

Watch for these

Common warning signs

  • Your inspection sticker is close to expiring
  • Your vehicle is due for its scheduled Motor Vehicle Inspection
  • You are preparing to register a vehicle in Nova Scotia
  • Warning lights are on and you are unsure of the cause

What's included

What we look at

  • Visual walk-around of body, lights and glass
  • Check of tires, brakes and suspension components
  • Undercarriage inspection for corrosion and damage
  • Steering, exhaust and fuel system checks
  • Documented findings shared with you before any repairs

How it works

What to expect

  1. 01

    Drop the vehicle off at 219C Wyse Road

  2. 02

    We complete the inspection and document our findings

  3. 03

    You receive a plain-language summary of what we saw

  4. 04

    If repairs are recommended, we quote them before starting

Questions

Frequently asked

Most standard passenger-vehicle inspections take between one and two hours, depending on what we find. We will give you a realistic time estimate when you drop off.

Next step

Not sure what your vehicle needs?

Tell us what you're noticing and our team will help you determine the next step.

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