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LOCAL. INDEPENDENT. HONEST.

Our customers are our friends and also our neighbours.

We aim to do right by every single one of them, every single time. 

Annual and Semi-Annual Vehicle Inspections
For Commercial Vehicles

We specialize in a wide variety of Automotive and Truck Services

Does My Vehicle Require an Annual Vehicle Inspection?

Vehicles that require an annual safety inspection (valid for 12 months) include:

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•    most trucks, trailers and converter dollies, alone or in combination, with a total gross weight, registered gross weight or manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,500 kg.
•    tow trucks regardless of weight
•    concrete pumps and mobile cranes (not including off-road mobile cranes)

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Vehicles that require a semi-annual inspection (valid for 6 months) include:


•    vehicles with seating capacities of 10 or more passengers (not including the driver), such as buses, large passenger vans and limousines
•    school purposes vehicles used for transporting six or more persons
•    accessible vehicles

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Exemptions


You do not need an annual or semi-annual safety inspection for:​​

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  • pick-up trucks and trailers drawn by pick-up trucks that meet ALL of these conditions:

    • ​the vehicles are used for personal purposes without compensation

    • the vehicles are not carrying commercial tools or cargo, equipment, or a type normally used for commercial purposes.

    • the pick-up truck has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 6,500 kg or less and is fitted with either the original, unmodified box that was installed by the manufacturer or an unmodified replacement box that duplicates the one originally installed by the manufacturer

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​​Total gross weight means the weight transmitted to the highway by the truck and/or trailer - includes the driver, passenger, fuel, equipment, tools, cargo, etc. carried by the truck and/or trailer.

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Registered gross weight (RGW) means the maximum allowable weight based on the fees paid for the truck licence plates - indicated in kilograms on the right (plate) portion of a truck's ownership next to "REG. GROSS WT." Trailers and converter dollies do not have a RGW.

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Manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) means the maximum weight a truck or trailer is safely capable of weighing as declared by the manufacturer. This is indicated on the vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) plate or safety certification label.

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Criteria
Based on Canada's NSC (Standard 11, Part B)

Ontario has strict requirements for commercial vehicle safety inspections that are based on Canada's National Safety Code (Standard 11, Part B). The commercial vehicle inspection includes the following criteria:

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  • Powertrain (engine, transmission, driveshaft, and axles)

  • Suspension

  • Brakes

  • Steering

  • Instruments and Auxilary Equipment

  • Vehicle Lighting (lamps, bulbs)

  • Electrical System

  • Vehicle Body & Frame

  • Wheels and Tires

  • Coupling Devices (trailer hitches)

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