675 Somerville Ave, SomervilleMonday to Friday, 8 to 6

Aris AutoCall (617) 776-9247

Somerville · Since 1981

State inspections and honest auto repair

No appointment needed for inspections: first come, first served, while you wait. About 30 minutes per car.

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Closed right now

We open tomorrow at 8:00 AM.

When we're open, just come in and check in at the counter. Cars are inspected in the order they arrive.

Massachusetts Vehicle Check

Licensed Massachusetts Vehicle Check inspection station
Station PB007497

  • Since 1981Serving Somerville for over 40 years
  • Licensed stationMassachusetts Vehicle Check, PB007497
  • 24/24 warrantyNationwide: 24 months or 24,000 miles
  • Michelin dealerPlus BFGoodrich and Uniroyal

What we do

State inspection$35, cash or card. While you wait, no appointment needed.Inspection details →Auto repairDiagnosis, brakes, alignment, A/C, transmissions and more.Our services →TiresMichelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal. You pay what we pay.Get a tire quote →Catalytic shieldsShields that make your converter much harder to steal.Get a quote →

Massachusetts state inspection

Monday to Friday, 8 to 6. Closed weekends and major holidays. Bring your vehicle and your current registration.

Prices

  • State inspection$35
  • TNC rideshare inspection$15
  • Failed here? Your first re-test within 60 days is free.

Tip: the middle of the month has much shorter lines.

What to bring and check

  • Please don't drive into the bay. We'll bring your car in for you.
  • Everyone out of the car, people and pets.
  • Take your valuables with you.
  • Have your registration handy.
  • Clear both license plates: take off bike racks, plate covers or anything else in the way.
  • Tall vans: please remove ladder racks or anything that won't clear our bay door.
  • Turn off Bluetooth on your phone, so your calls don't ring through the car while we're inspecting it.

Avoid a fail: check these before you come

These are the most common reasons cars fail, and you can take care of them yourself.

  • Massachusetts plates on both the front and the back of the car, securely attached.
  • Nothing covering either plate: no plate frames over any letters, numbers or the state name, no tinted or clear covers, no bike racks or hitch accessories in the way.
  • All bulbs working: headlights (low and high beams), tail lights, all three brake lights, turn signals, and the rear plate light.
  • Wipers that clear the windshield cleanly, and washer fluid topped up.
  • Nothing in the driver's view: no stickers on the windshield, nothing hanging from the mirror.
  • The gas cap on and tight.

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TechNet Professional nationwide warranty, 24 months or 24,000 miles

Repairs backed nationwide

As a TechNet Professional shop, our repairs carry a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty, with roadside assistance.

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