By inspecting key systems and components, this inspection is designed to find any significant safety issues and have them repaired so they don't lead to an accident. In other words, the process can help protect you, your passengers and your fellow Ohio drivers. In many cases, the inspection can help you find danger points on your vehicle that could present a risk for you and get these things repaired for the sake of your family's safety.

What kinds of items are on the Ohio vehicle inspection checklist?

Among the safety and operational components that are part of the inspection are the following: body and chassis, your braking system, the electrical system, the defrost function, your exhaust system, your fuel system and your lighting system. In addition, the Ohio vehicle inspection means state inspectors will examine your horn, your windshield glass and mirrors, the steering, suspension, tires and your windshield wiper and cleaning system.

Your tires: An example of the repairs or replacements that can help you pass the test

The condition of your tires can have a big impact on the degree of safety you and your family enjoy when you're on a long road trip or just driving around town. We can do an inspection similar to the one the Ohio Department of Transportation will conduct. We can look at your tread depth, to make sure your tires have enough uniform depth to navigate safely over Ohio roads in extreme heat, freezing cold, ice, snow or rainy weather. 

We can also examine your tire wear patterns, to make sure your tires are wearing evenly for maximum safety on the roads. Last but not least, we can check the alignment of your tires to make sure your vehicle is driving straight and true down the highway. If your vehicle needs new tires, we can provide you with a wide variety of tire choices in a variety of warranties and price ranges. If you need an alignment, we can take care of that as well.

Your battery: Another example of an important safety and operational component

A battery makes no sound and doesn't send out a signal when it's starting to lose its life. Eventually, it can be very easy for your battery to pass away at a very inconvenient - and even risky - time, and in a risky place. Your family could be stranded on a highway far from home, which can be very uncomfortable and inconvenient. More urgently, it could be dangerous if you're all on a narrow strip next to the road after the sun has gone down.

To avoid that very troubling possibility, and to avoid getting faulted in the state safety inspection, we can check your battery and clean off any corrosion that can make your battery wear out faster. If you need a new battery, we'll inform you and offer a strong selection of powerful batteries in a big array of choices. Your options will include a variety of battery warranties, prices and power levels, measured in CCA: "Cold cranking amps."

Give yourself the best chance of passing the inspection by seeing us right away

We can provide you with a technician who's familiar not only with the checkpoints on the Ohio vehicle inspection but is also familiar with the criteria used to give you a "pass" or "fail" on specific items. Call us or go online soon to schedule an appointment. Getting inspected first by us at Dutro Nissan is the best way to make sure your Nissan or other quality vehicle will pass inspection by the state of Ohio.