Safety Inspection

Safety Inspections in Honolulu & Kapolei

American Tire Company is an authorized state safety inspection station serving Honolulu, HI, Kapolei, HI, Pearl City, HI, and surrounding areas.

How Often Do I Need a Hawaii Safety Inspection?

All motor vehicles that operate on public highways in Hawaii and are two years or older must have a safety inspection, also known as a Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI), performed annually.

You can learn more from the Hawaii Department of Transportation.

What Gets Checked During a HI Safety Inspection?

For passenger cars and light trucks, a certified inspector checks the following systems and parts during a Hawaii safety inspection:

• Body Items
• Brakes
• Bumpers
• Doors & Hood Latches
• Drive Train
• Exhaust System
• Fenders
• Motor Mounts
• Fenders
• Floor Pan
• Glazing Materials
• Horn
• Intake & Fuel System
• Lamps & Reflectors
• Mirrors
• Occupant Protection
• Registration
• Seats
• Speedometer-Odometer
• Steering Systems
• Suspension Systems
• Tires
• Wheels
• Windshield Wipers & Washers

Trailers and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV's) have additional parts specified for inspection.

For more detailed descriptions of all components checked, download the manual below:

Download the PMVI Manual for Inspectors
of Passenger Cars & Light Trucks

Contact American Tire Company today about your annual safety inspection.

Contact us about Safety Inspections