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Safety inspections
Buying a used car? Get it looked at first.
In Ontario you need a safety certificate to put a used vehicle in your name. We do the inspection, hand you a written list of anything that failed and what it costs to put right — and you're free to take that list anywhere.
When you need one
Four reasons people book a safety
The last one is the one nobody does and everybody should. An hour of inspection before you buy a stranger's car is the cheapest money in this entire trade — it either confirms you found a good one, or it saves you from a four-figure surprise in March.
The part that worries people
"Will they fail it just to sell me work?"
It's a fair worry — it's the oldest complaint in the trade, and it's exactly why this shop's reviews read the way they do.
You get the list
Written down: what failed, what's borderline, what's fine. Line by line.
You get the reason
Not "brakes" — which brake, what measurement, and what the standard requires.
You choose the shop
Take the list to another garage if you want. No pressure, no attitude about it.
Or we fix it here
Mechanical and body work are both in this building — including the rust repair that fails more cars than anything else. Rust & body work →
Common questions
Safeties, explained
How long is a safety certificate good for?
36 days from the date it's issued. Book the inspection close to when you'll actually register the vehicle so the certificate doesn't expire while you're waiting on paperwork.
What usually fails a car?
Tires under the wear limit, brake components past minimum thickness, structural rust in the wrong places, worn steering or suspension parts, and burnt-out lights. Rust is the one that catches people out, because it isn't visible from the driver's seat.
Can I get the repairs done here?
Yes, and that's usually simplest — the same shop that found it fixes it, then issues the certificate. But it's genuinely your choice; the written list is yours to take anywhere.
Do you do pre-purchase inspections?
Yes. Bring the car — or the seller — in before money changes hands. It's the same trained look at the vehicle, and the report is for you, not the seller.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, please call. It's a small shop and inspection slots book up. Mon–Thu 9 to 5, Fri 9 to 4.
Book the safety before you buy the car.
One call, one appointment, and a written answer about a vehicle you're about to spend thousands on.