Paper Based Auto Inspections Disappear on 3/20/17 Posted by Association of Vermont Credit Unions on 10:42 AM

On March 20th Maine will be the only state remaining still using paper-based vehicle inspection systems.  On that date Vermont will bring all other states in bringing its Automated Vehicle Inspection Program online.  As a result, some small repair shops fear they’ll be pushed out of the inspection business due to the $1,600 up front cost they have to incur to purchase the specialized computer tablet, the need for internet access, and the $2.21 per inspection fee to the State.

The new State system will create a centralized database with data submitted by the tablet from each inspection, along with pictures of the vehicle.

Listen to this Vermont Public Radio podcast explaining how the new system will work, and its impact on consumers and inspection facilities.  The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles also has a page dedicated to an explanation of the new system.