How to Become a Certified Vehicle Inspector (Certified State Vehicle Inspector) in Maine
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In Maine, vehicle owners are required to have an annual vehicle inspection to make sure they are safe. Inspection certificates for both garages and mechanics are issued by the state and can offer excellent resume writing skills to those looking for an automotive technician job.
Here are the types of inspections carried out in Maine:
Annual safety checks of all vehicles.
Periodic inspections by motor vehicle inspectors of vehicles and inspection methods.
Maine's annual inspections of school buses by the State Police.
Two additional annual inspections of school buses by vehicle service technicians.
Become a Licensed Maine Inspector
To inspect vehicles in Maine, an auto service technician must have the following qualifications:
They must be at least 17 and a half years old.
They must have a current and valid Maine driver's license.
They must pass a background check and a driving history.
They must pass a written examination prescribed by the state.
Written exams are scheduled after a technician submits an application to the Maine State Police Traffic Division at:
Motor Vehicle Inspection Division 20 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0020
Becoming a Maine Licensed Inspection Station
In order for a Maine Automotive Service Garage to become an inspection site, they must also submit an application to the address above. The garage owner will also need to fulfill the requirements listed above. Once an inspection station is approved, an inspector will be assigned to regularly inspect the facility to ensure that all licensed inspectors at the facility conduct inspections in accordance with the Maine Inspection Manual.
Licenses and manual for technical inspection
Maine auto mechanic test licenses are valid for 5 years from the date they are issued. To renew an inspection license, mechanics must submit a new application; they do not need to retake the exam if their renewal application is submitted no later than one year after the expiration date of their inspection license.
The Maine Inspector's Guide is available online and explains everything a technician needs to know to properly conduct an inspection. For the vehicle, the following systems or components should be checked:
- Brake system
- Windshield
- horn
- Mirrors and glass
- Seat belts
- Steering gear
- Suspension
- Wheels and tires
- Frame and body components
- Exhaust and emission systems
- Lighting components
- Vacuum systems
- Coupling devices
- Wiring and electrical components
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