A motor vehicle inspector checks vehicles for mechanical and safety issues, as well as emissions, to ensure they meet jurisdictional and employer standards. They document their findings and may provide proof of passing or a list of necessary repairs.
A motor vehicle inspector inspects cars, trucks, vans, buses and other types of vehicles based on your employer’s requirements and your jurisdiction’s vehicle laws. He determines whether the vehicles he inspects meet mechanical guidelines, which usually means they are road worthy and unlikely to cause an accident because of a common mechanical issue. Likewise, a person in this position may carry out emission inspections to verify whether the exhaust gases emitted by vehicles pose a health risk. After carrying out the necessary tests, he typically documents whether the vehicle passed or failed and why. It may also provide the vehicle operator with proof that the vehicle has passed inspection or a list of issues that must be corrected before passing.
A motor vehicle inspector’s job is to verify and document that a vehicle is roadworthy based on the standards of his jurisdiction and his employer. This usually includes checking a vehicle for damage and deterioration that could interfere with its operation or increase the likelihood of causing an accident. It may also include checking for signs of wear and tear that make the vehicle unsafe. For example, if a vehicle’s brakes are worn or damaged, this increases the chance that the vehicle will not be able to stop or stop in a reasonable amount of time. As such, it is more likely to cause an accident and is unlikely to pass inspection as-is.
In the course of his job, a motor vehicle inspector usually checks many different parts of a car. For example, he can check the windshield and other windows for cracks or other damage, for proper tread on all the vehicle’s tires, and for fuel leaks. An inspector usually also checks the brakes and determines that the headlights, brake lights, turn signals, hazard lights and windshield wipers work as they should. Often, a person on this job also checks the exhaust system. He can also check for problems with the horn, seat belts, mirrors, shock absorbers and frame.
It’s important to keep in mind that the specific parts of a vehicle that an auto inspector checks may depend on your employer and why he or she is performing the inspection. If he is inspecting his employer’s fleet of trucks, the parts he checks may differ slightly from those he checks to ensure that non-employer vehicles meet a jurisdiction’s safety and emissions standards. Your employer may set additional or stricter criteria, for example.
Often, a motor vehicle inspector must also document the results of his inspection and provide documentation to the vehicle owner or operator. In some cases, this also includes attaching a sticker to the vehicle to show that it has passed inspection. If it fails, it usually provides the owner or operator with a list of changes needed to make the inspection ready.
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