NextGen AutoWorks, formerly Brandon's Tire and Service, provides Pennsylvania state inspections — the annual safety and emissions check many drivers simply call a “car inspection” — at 130 N Faith Rd in Grantville, PA. We're right off I-81 Exit 80, minutes from Hershey, Hummelstown, Palmyra, and Annville, for local drivers, commuters, and travelers who need a car inspection near them without a long detour.
If your vehicle needs repairs before it can pass, we can explain the findings clearly and help you schedule the right next step.
PA Safety Inspection
Required Annually
Pennsylvania law requires all registered vehicles to pass a safety inspection every 12 months. Our certified inspectors thoroughly examine your vehicle to ensure it meets all state safety requirements.
What We Inspect:
Brakes and brake lines
Steering and suspension
Tires and wheels
Lights (headlights, brake lights, turn signals)
Windshield and wipers
Horn
Mirrors
Exhaust system
Fuel system
Body and frame condition
Inspection Due Date: Your safety inspection sticker expires on the last day of the month shown on your sticker. Don't wait until the last minute—schedule your inspection early to avoid any issues.
PA Emissions Inspection
OBD-II Testing
Emissions testing is required for most vehicles in Pennsylvania to help reduce air pollution. We use state-of-the-art OBD-II diagnostic equipment to test your vehicle's emissions system.
Emissions Testing Includes:
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) scan
Check engine light verification
Catalytic converter functionality
Oxygen sensor operation
Evaporative emissions system check
Gas cap integrity test
Exemptions:
Some vehicles may be exempt from emissions testing, including:
Vehicles model year 1975 or older
Diesel-powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 lbs
Electric vehicles
Motorcycles
New vehicles for the first two years
What to Expect
Quick Service
Most inspections are completed within 30-45 minutes, depending on vehicle condition.
Detailed Report
Receive a complete report of your vehicle's condition, even for items not required for inspection.
Honest Assessment
We'll let you know exactly what's needed to pass—no unnecessary repairs or upselling.
What If My Vehicle Fails?
If your vehicle doesn't pass inspection, don't worry—we're here to help. We'll provide you with a detailed list of what needs to be repaired to pass. Curious what trips drivers up most often? See what commonly fails a PA state inspection in Grantville.
Our Process:
Clear explanation of all failed items
Upfront repair estimates before any work begins
Quality repairs using trusted parts
Re-inspection at no additional charge after repairs
Important Notes:
You have 30 days to make repairs and return for re-inspection
You may choose to have repairs done elsewhere
A rejection sticker will be placed on your vehicle until it passes
Pennsylvania Inspection FAQs
Yes. When Pennsylvania drivers say "car inspection," they almost always mean the annual state safety inspection — and, in emissions counties like Dauphin, the emissions test that goes with it. We handle both at our Grantville shop, minutes from Hershey, Hummelstown, and Palmyra.
Pennsylvania sets the inspection process, but shops set their own fees, and your total depends on whether your vehicle needs both the safety and emissions tests. Call us at 717-473-5997 for current pricing before you come in and we'll give you an honest, upfront number — no surprises.
Pennsylvania requires a safety inspection every 12 months for registered vehicles. Your inspection sticker expires on the last day of the month printed on it, so it's best to schedule a few weeks ahead rather than waiting until the end of the month.
No. Once your inspection sticker expires, your vehicle is no longer legal to drive on Pennsylvania roads and you can be cited. If you're coming due or already expired, call us at 717-473-5997 and we'll get you scheduled as soon as possible.
A newly registered vehicle generally must be inspected within 10 days of the registration date if it doesn't already have a valid Pennsylvania inspection. Bring it in soon after purchase and we'll make sure it's road-legal.
Grantville is in Dauphin County, which is part of Pennsylvania's emissions program, so most gas-powered vehicles need an emissions test along with the annual safety inspection. We perform both at our shop. Some vehicles are exempt based on age, weight, or fuel type—call us with your year, make, and model and we'll confirm what your vehicle needs.
Bring your vehicle along with your current registration and proof of insurance. That's all that's needed for a standard safety and emissions inspection.
Most inspections are completed in about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your vehicle's condition. If we find something that needs attention to pass, we'll explain it and give you an estimate before doing any work.
If your vehicle doesn't pass, we'll give you a clear, written list of what needs to be repaired and an upfront estimate before any work begins. You're free to have the repairs done elsewhere, but when we perform the repairs we'll re-inspect your vehicle at no additional charge.
Yes. For vehicles that use OBD-II emissions testing, an illuminated check engine light is an automatic emissions failure because it indicates the vehicle isn't reporting a clean, ready emissions status. If your light is on, have it diagnosed before your inspection so we can address the underlying issue.
They can be. Tires must meet Pennsylvania's minimum tread depth (2/32 of an inch) and be free of unsafe damage, and windshield cracks or chips in the driver's line of sight can cause a rejection. We check tires, glass, brakes, lights, steering, suspension, and more, and we'll let you know exactly what's needed to pass.
Absolutely. As a full-service shop we can handle the brakes, tires, lights, suspension, and other repairs needed to pass—often the same day—so you don't have to make a second trip to another shop.
Schedule Your Inspection Today
Schedule your PA state inspection, call the shop with questions, or review related services before your appointment.
