Inspection Info - General Info
Inspection Requirements
Most vehicles in the Lower Fraser Valley having a gross vehicle weight of 5000 kilograms or less require an AirCare inspection prior to re-licensing, if the vehicle's last AirCare inspection has expired. To find out the expiry date of your last inspection check your inspection history.
If your vehicle requires an inspection, here are a few important things to keep in mind:
- No appointments are necessary. There are 10 AirCare inspection facilities located in the Lower Fraser Valley. AirCare inspection facilities are open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check current wait times to determine the best time to take the vehicle for inspection.
- Please ensure your vehicle is at normal operating temperature and that you have your current Autoplan registration document ready for the inspector.
- The inspection fee is $23 for 1991 and older vehicles.
- The inspection fee is $45 for 1992 and newer vehicles.
- All vehicles are charged $23 for a re-inspection.
- Acceptable payment methods are Visa, MasterCard, debit card and cash.
Get answers to other frequently asked questions about inspection requirements and more.
Specialty Vehicle Info
For certain unique vehicle types such as collector and antique vehicles, AirCare requirements may be different from normal vehicles. More details.
If Your Vehicle Failed Inspection
What to Do If Your Vehicle Doesn't Pass
Test Result Variability Explained
The emissions repair section of this website includes an entire section devoted to explaining emissions repairs. If you want to learn what causes excess emissions or what needs to be done to diagnose an emissions failure, see Emissions Repairs Explained.
If Your Vehicle Could Not Be Tested
Why We Cannot Test Your Smoking Vehicle
Why AirCare is Unable to Test Your Vehicle
Technical Reports
For program technical reports, go here.
