The vehicle inspection program in New Jersey has made changes in recent years that many people may not know about. Some of these important changes were made to commercially registered vehicles as well. If you’re unsure whether your vehicle has a commercial registration, check your registration card and look for the “registration code 11”. The license plate of the vehicle will also begin with an “X” if it is commercially registered. These vehicles fall under different guidelines than regular passenger vehicles and here are a few of the important factors you need to know about the process.

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Most vehicles in New Jersey must be inspected for emissions every two years, though there are notable exceptions to that rule. Some vehicles, including ambulances, hotel buses, taxicabs and limos must be inspected annually. Others, including gas-powered passenger cars that are model year 1995 or older and weigh 8,500 pounds or less, don’t have to be emission tested at all. Owners of vehicles that do need to be inspected have two options: they can have this service performed at a state-owned or privately owned NJ certified emissions repair facility. Read on for the pros and cons.

If you own a car, you’re probably used to making biannual trips to a certified vehicle inspection center for emissions testing. Thanks to changes in NJ state inspection requirements, you may not need to do that this year. If the sticker on your car’s windshield indicates your vehicle is due for an inspection this summer, you need to be aware of some important changes to New Jersey’s inspection policy before you head to your local service center. You may be one of many vehicle owners who discovers your car-related to-do list just became one item shorter.

After you vehicle is five years old, Every two years in New Jersey you have your car inspected. So, what are your options? You can either go to the State Inspection Stations lanes, which in our case is in Newton. Or you have the option of visiting a local shop and there is usually a fee along with it. Local shops however can do exactly the same thing as the state lanes do! And, it’s probably more convenient if you don’t live close to the State Lanes and don't want to wait on long lines.  Also with the new changes coming in May of 2016, you will only be able to get your failed vehicle re-inspected at a private inspection facility.  Keep in mind however, that you are supporting a local shop which is probably supporting your local community. Sure there's a fee that comes along with it, but keep in the back of your mind “Shop Local, Buy Local”. By getting your inspection done at DeBoers Auto, your supporting our local community. Below is a list of Private Inspection Facilities in Sussex County: