Only two states have a dual system for vehicle inspections and New Jersey is one of those states. What it means is you can have your vehicle inspected at a private inspection facility (PIF) or a central inspection facility (CIF). There are a couple of differences you need to know to ensure you take your vehicle to the right facility. 

Everyone who owns a vehicle in New Jersey has to pass a state inspection to keep driving it legally. Sometimes you may think everything with your vehicle is fine until you receive the dreaded failed inspection notice. There are a few things to know about how the inspection process works. And most importantly, you should know what steps to take if your vehicle receives a failed inspection. We’ve got you covered with all the relevant information.