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Minit-Tune and Brake Auto Centres are authorized to perform a variety of vehicle inspections, including:
Learn more about each inspection type below, or contact us for more information.
Minit-Tune and Brake Auto Centres are licensed to perform Alberta safety inspections. Alberta requires safety inspections as part of an effort to increase road safety conditions for motorists. If your vehicle was last registered in another jurisdiction, or declared salvage by an insurance company, it must receive an inspection (after the completion of any necessary repairs) before it is eligible for re-registration. The Alberta safety inspection is performed by a licensed inspection technician at an authorized vehicle inspection facility. Your vehicle must meet certain criteria to pass.
Minit-Tune and Brake Auto Centres are licensed inspection stations for Alberta Out of Province inspections. If your vehicle is registered outside of Alberta, you need to pass an Out of Province (OOP) inspection before license plates are issued. The Government of Alberta may issue an exemption for vehicles that meet certain conditions and don't have a history indicating any of the following: flood, unsafe, salvage, non-repairable. See the Government of Alberta website for details.
The following vehicles must undergo the OOP inspection if not previously registered in Alberta (or when proof of previous registration cannot be provided): restored antique, classic, homebuilt, modified or street rod vehicles.
Who performs the OOP inspection: The OOP inspection must be performed by a certified technician who is licensed by the Alberta Transportation’s Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP).
What gets inspected during the OOP inspection: The OOP inspection is a basic safety or mechanical fitness assessment. It typically takes around two hours to perform and involves almost all vehicle components including: fuel and exhaust systems, all electrical, engine controls, powertrain, driveline, steering, suspension, braking systems, wiring and lights, tires, glass, wipers and defrosters. To pass, your vehicle must be maintained within Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards or wear tolerances.
Can an OOP inspection identify crash damage? An OOP inspection may not be conclusive in determining the previous crash history of a vehicle. If you suspect your vehicle sustained major damage prior to purchasing it, consider having it examined by a collision repair technician.
What are the inspection fees: OOP vehicle inspection fees are established by the inspection station. If your vehicle is found deficient, you may take your vehicle to another inspection technician before agreeing to complete the suggested repairs.
What if I fail the Out Of Province Inspection: If your vehicle fails the OOP inspection, it must be repaired within 10 days of the failure notice to avoid an additional full inspection fee assessment. Vehicles repaired and re-inspected within 10 days are subject to verification of required repairs only.
When do I need to register my vehicle: Inspection certificates are valid for 14 days. You must register your vehicle in Alberta within this time. Failure to do so will result in the vehicle needing a full OOP inspection again.
Every year, tens of thousands of motorists across Canada save money by purchasing a used car. Buying pre-owned makes sense from financial standpoint. Why pay thousands of dollars more for the latest bells and whistles when an older car meets your needs for far less money? At the same time, buying a used car or truck involves a certain degree of risk. You may not know the full history of the vehicle or how well its owner maintained it. When you purchase from a private seller or dealership with no warranty included, you assume all the risk. You can mitigate that risk with a pre-purchase inspection at Minit-Tune and Brake Auto Centres.
A pre-purchase inspection is a type of inspection performed on a pre-owned vehicle before you buy it. During a pre-inspection check, service technicians thoroughly inspect the vehicle and inform you of its overall condition. An inspection lets you know if there's any heavy wear and tear, so you know if you need to replace parts soon. Use this information to renegotiate your buying price or avoid a bad sale altogether.
Pre-purchase inspections are highly recommended for used car sales that don't include a warranty or used vehicles that come with a short warranty.
Before you buy a pre-owned vehicle, contact Minit-Tune and Brake Auto Centres for a pre-purchase inspection.
We serve Calgary, AB, Bearspaw, AB, Cochrane, AB, and surrounding areas. Whether it's time for a vehicle safety inspection in Alberta, an OOP inspection, or you're interested in a pre-purchase inspection for better negotiation power and to minimize the risk of purchasing anything other than a good used car, contact us.
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