Our DriveOn Services: Safety Inspections and Emissions Testing
We issue digital inspection certificates in accordance with the DriveOn program, ensuring compliance with local regulations aimed at enhancing vehicle safety and reducing harmful emissions. Our services are in strict alignment with government standards for inspection processes, equipment usage, and data management.
- Safety Inspections: Our comprehensive inspections assess your vehicle's safety features to maintain high safety standards as mandated by Ontario regulations.
- Emissions Testing: We check your vehicle for pollutants like Benzene, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and more to ensure compliance with local emissions standards.
- Commercial Vehicle Inspections: We specialize in both annual and semi-annual inspections required for commercial vehicle licensing, including integrated safety and emission checks for diesel CMVs.
Simplify Vehicle Registration with DriveOn Safety Testing
Get digitally issued SIC and SSC certificates from your local auto body shop in Vaughan, from the certified and qualified experts at Modern Automotive.
Do You Need An SSC (Safety Standards Certificate) Certification?
- Are you registering a rebuilt vehicle?
- Are you buying a used car?
- Are you buying and registering a car from out of province?
Do You Need an SIC (Structural Inspection Certificate) Certificate?
- Has your vehicle undergone significant structural repairs or modifications requiring a change in the vehicle's "brand" status?
For an SIC (Structural Inspection Certificate), you also need to ensure that any repairs made to the vehicle are documented with supporting repair and parts documentation.
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What to Expect During Safety Inspections
Safety inspections will mainly consist of visual inspections, but can also include testing, components removal/disassembly, measurements, and more.
Elements Our Inspectors Will Include in Report:
- Tell-Tales indicating a fault (optical signals)
- Fuel Tank Level
- Tire Tread Depth
- Tire Inflation Pressure (Initial and final) if corrected by more than 5psi
- Disc Brakes
- Rotor Thickness
- Pad (Friction) Material Thickness of Inner and Outer Brake Pad
- Brake Drum System
- Brake Shoe Lining Thickness
- Brake Drum Diameter
Does Your Vehicle Need Emission Testing?
Emissions testing is required in Ontario to ensure vehicles meet the province’s emissions standards.
Emissions tests typically check the levels of the following chemical compounds in your vehicle’s exhaust:
- Benzene (C6H6)
- Carbon monoxide (CO)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Hydrocarbons (HC)
- Oxygen (O2)
- Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
Why Choose Modern Automotive for Your Emissions Inspection?
Check emissions testing and safety inspections of your to-do list with Modern Automotive. Here’s why our auto body and auto mechanics in Vaughan are a top-choice.
- Trusted Expertise and Approved: Our team is trained and permitted by the Province of Ontario, to test and properly administer the inspection according to government standards.
- Advanced Technology: We use the latest in diagnostic equipment within the DriveON program to provide quick and accurate results.
- Transparent Communication: We provide clear, upfront communication about the inspection process, potential costs, and outcomes, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Exceptional Customer Service: At Modern Automotive, high-level customer experience is our priority. Our team assists you before, during, and after your inspection, making sure all your questions are answered.
Choose us for a hassle-free, reliable, and fast vehicle inspection experience that keeps you compliant.
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