Can a garage stop you driving my car?

If a dangerous or major defect is detected, motorists are still able to have their car towed to a different garage if they find a cheaper price and the garage has no legal right to stop them – but it would be illegal to drive the vehicle, risking a fine, points and a potential ban.

Can a garage keep my car if I don’t pay?

Finally, a garage has what is called a lien over your vehicle if you do not pay their bill. This means they can legally refuse to return the vehicle until you pay.

When do I need to have my vehicle inspected?

When a vehicle changes owners, it must be inspected in the new owner’s name within ten (10) days of the registration date, even if the original inspection sticker has not expired. Please note that antique motor vehicles must be inspected in the month of April ( Saf-C 3224 ).

How often do you have to inspect a car in NH?

Inspections All New Hampshire registered vehicles require a safety inspection to be conducted within ten (10) days of the registration. After the initial inspection, registered vehicles must be re-inspected every year, no later than ten (10) days after the end of the owner’s birth month.

Is every mechanic certified to perform inspections?

Not every mechanic is certified to perform inspections but all authorized stations are required to post a notice indicating that the station is an authorized inspection station. The State of New Hampshire does not mandate the amount a station may charge for an inspection.

What should be included in a vehicle inspection report?

Registration, plates, registration certificate and vehicle identification number. Steering, front end and suspension. Brakes, including parking brake. Odometer and speedometer. Electrical system, horn and defroster. Lights and reflectors, including headlight aim. Glass, glazing and mirrors.