Sioux Falls SD Safety Inspection Service

At 12th Street Auto Care Center in Sioux Falls, we're committed to ensuring your vehicle meets the highest safety standards with our specialized vehicle safety inspection service. Whether you're preparing for registration renewal, have just purchased a used car, or it's time for your regular maintenance, the expert team at our auto repair shop in Sioux Falls is here to serve you. Our inspections are designed to adapt to local Minnehaha County and South Dakota regulations, focusing on making every vehicle safe for its driver and all road users. Below, we detail the comprehensive checks included in our safety inspections and explain why they're so crucial.

• Brakes: The 12th Street Auto Care Center team conducts thorough evaluations of your vehicle's braking system — pads, shoes, rotors, and drums — ensuring you can always stop safely and effectively.
• Tires: We inspect your tires for proper tread depth and wear, and make sure they're inflated correctly, for ultimate safety on Sioux Falls roads and beyond.
• Lights: Our technicians ensure all your vehicle's lights — headlights, brake lights, turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights — are fully operational for optimal visibility and communication with other drivers.
• Windshield and Windows: 12th Street Auto Care Center checks for any impairments in your windshield and windows that could hinder your view, including the effectiveness of windshield wipers, to keep you driving safely under all Sioux Falls weather conditions.
• Steering and Suspension: Ensuring your vehicle's steering and suspension systems are in top condition is a priority, so you maintain proper road contact and stability while driving around the Minnehaha County area and beyond.
• Seatbelts and Airbags: Our team verifies that seatbelts are functioning correctly and checks airbag systems to ensure they're primed to protect you in the event of a collision.
• Exhaust System: Inspecting the exhaust system for leaks or damage is crucial to prevent harmful gases from entering your vehicle's cabin, a standard procedure at 12th Street Auto Care Center in Sioux Falls.
• Fluid Leaks: We diligently check for any leaks of essential fluids — brake fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant — to preemptively address potential issues.
• Horn: Testing the horn ensures it's ready to serve its critical role in road communication, a safety feature we check with every inspection at 12th Street Auto Care Center.
• Mirrors: Ensuring that all mirrors on your vehicle are intact, securely attached, and provide a clear view, is an essential safety check for every driver.

• Safety: At 12th Street Auto Care Center, protecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians is our top priority, which is why we emphasize the importance of comprehensive vehicle safety inspections.
• Preventative Maintenance: Catching potential problems early can save Sioux Falls drivers from costly repairs and reduce the chance of breakdowns, a key benefit of regular inspections at 12th Street Auto Care Center.
• Legal Compliance: Our inspections ensure your vehicle adheres to local and state vehicle registration and roadworthiness standards, keeping you legally on the road.
• Insurance Validation: Many insurers require a current safety inspection for coverage. Our comprehensive safety check can help meet these requirements.
• Resale Value: Vehicles regularly passing safety inspections at 12th Street Auto Care Center typically maintain a higher resale value, a testament to their well-maintained condition.
• Our vehicle safety inspection is a pivotal step in maintaining high road safety standards in Sioux Falls, ensuring every vehicle we inspect is safe and ready for the road.