State Inspection in Huntington Station, NY

State Inspection

Inspected, Tested, and Registered

Oakwood Car Care in Huntington Station, New York is a licensed safety inspection station and administrator of the smog & emissions test. Whether your vehicle needs its registration renewed or a vehicle has transitioned ownership, we can provide your inspection and testing needs. Schedule your inspection visit today!

What You Need to Know

All New York vehicle owners should expect a safety inspection on a yearly basis, and it must be done prior to the expiration date. If ownership of the vehicle is transferred, it must go through a safety inspection as well, even if one was performed within the 12 months of the previous ownership. Most vehicles are expected to go through the smog & emissions test at the time of inspection, barring special exceptions. Prior to the inspection, motorists need to bring their driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of auto insurance. If your vehicle passes the inspection, we can send your information electronically to your DMV. If your vehicle fails, it must go through another inspection, but it may be eligible for same-day repairs. Please speak with our service managers for more details.

During the safety inspection we’ll focus on a variety of components the program has deemed important to safely operating a vehicle in the state of New York. Prior to inspection and testing, we recommend you have your vehicle serviced to ensure all problems that could trigger a failed test (like the check engine light) are fixed. We’ll focus on:

• Seat Belts

• Brakes

• Steering, Front End, Suspension, Chassis, Frame, & Wheel Fasteners

• Tires (Spares Omitted)

• Lights

• Windshields & Mirrors

• Wipers & Blades

• Horn

• Fuel Leaks

Along with your safety inspection, we’ll also perform the smog & emissions test per the request of the state. During the test, most vehicles will go through an On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) Inspection, which utilizes the OBDII scanning tool to properly test systems within your vehicle, like the check engine light. During the test, these specific devices will be inspected:

• Catalytic Converter

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve

• Positive Crankcase Ventilation System

• Air Injection System

• Evaporative Emissions Control

• Fuel inlet Restrictor

• Thermostatic Air Cleaner

For this and more information, including specific inspection methods and what our techs will look for in each component, visit the DMV’s Safety/Emissions Inspection Program page.

Schedule Your Inspection Today

If your vehicle is due for registration renewal, make sure you schedule your safety inspection and smog & emissions test with Oakwood Car Center in Huntington Station, NY. Our automotive team will quickly perform the inspection and test so you can get your vehicle registered and back on the road, where it belongs. Have questions about the inspection and test or want to schedule an appointment? Give us a call at 631-423-1999, our service managers are ready to provide you with all the information you need. If you’re in the area, feel free to stop by our shop and ask in person! We’re located on 65 East Pulaski Road, on the corner of Depot Rd. and Pulaski Rd. We look forward to serving you!