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Indi
Citizen
Username: Indi
Post Number: 6
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 - 5:17 pm: |     |
I have now registered the car and received the plates, temporary title, and insurance identification card. I now need to have the car inspected.
Where can I go locally that won't hit the wallet too badly or my time too much? |
spw784
Citizen
Username: Spw784
Post Number: 342
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 - 5:36 pm: | |
Going to the DMV inspection stations is free, except for the cost of the actual inspection sticker (around $5) -- but it could take awhile - I know Montclair is now an "appointment-only" inspection center. If your time is very valuable (i.e. you don't want to sit in an inspection line, or drive to Montclair), you'll likely pay $75-$100 for a private garage to inspect your car -- watch for coupons in the MoneyMailer or ValPak envelopes. |
soresident
Citizen
Username: Soresident
Post Number: 56
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 - 9:35 am: | |
That number doesn't sound right to me (I would have sat on Montclair line if it was that high). I'm thinking it was less than $25. Call Bernie's Tire & Auto, 73 Millburn Ave, Millburn 763-4432 (he's a really nice guy who owned the Exxon Station in SO years ago) or Ridge Tire , 109 SO Ave, SO 762-0705 |
barbara wilhelm
Citizen
Username: Bartist
Post Number: 33
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 - 10:09 am: | |
Went on a Saturday to Newark for my auto inspection. It was about a 10 minute drive from Maplewood. About an hour and a half wait for my inspection. No cost.
Called local gas stations for the price of inspection. The going rate is about $80. |
guycaruso
Citizen
Username: Guycaruso
Post Number: 14
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 12:45 pm: | |
I live in Maplewood, I always have my car inspected at the DMV on Roosevelt Ave in Jersey City. Door to Door , 20 minutes and not a long wait. |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 46
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 1:06 pm: | |
I used the Montclair station last year, and I was in and out in 20 minutes -- convenient and free. I took the first appointment of the day (that way I don't have to worry about their being backed up later in the day...) |
naborly
Citizen
Username: Naborly
Post Number: 228
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 10:37 pm: | |
I go to Westfield off of South Ave. It too is appt.-only but I believe they also have an arrangement for people with no appt. |
mommydee
Citizen
Username: Mommydee
Post Number: 47
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 9:34 pm: | |
Westfield is very good with available time slots. You can book online and they have appts starting as early as 6:30 am. |
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