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Vehicles which pass both the safety and emissions inspections will be issued an inspection sticker. It will be valid for the same time period as the vehicle's registration. The mechanic is required to give a copy of the official Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) to the motorist every time the vehicle is inspected.
I've never bought a non-warranty used car from a dealer before. When, in the buying process, should I take the car to my mechanic for an inspection? Should I get it inspected after I like the car after the test drive? Or should I wait until after the dealer and I negotiate a sale price?If I take the car in for an inspection before negotiating a price, I risk shelling out $100 for an inspection on a car that I might not want to buy because the price is too high.he dealer is not going to pay your mechanic's retail price, for instance, to repair the clutch or fix the power window. The inspection is for your protection---it's not all that great a negotiating tool, if that's what you are planning.