William Lipovsky
Short Answer
Select Midas locations in 14 states offer state vehicle inspection services. The cost of a state inspection ranges from $12 to $80, and the process will typically take between 30 and 90 minutes. If repairs are needed to pass inspection, Midas can often complete them the same day.
Midas Car Inspection Policy
In states where vehicle inspections are required, most Midas locations offer inspection services.
State vehicle inspections are required in 17 states. We tried contacting Midas locations in all 17 states and found that locations in the following states offer inspection services:
- Alabama
- Hawaii
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
While Delaware, Louisiana, and West Virginia require state inspections, Midas does not offer the service in those states.
Employees at locations in Delaware said inspections must go through the state and are not available through third-party service providers. Also, we were unable to find any Midas locations in West Virginia.
If Midas doesn’t offer state inspections in your state, see our related research to find out about getting a state inspection at Walmart or Valvoline.
Costs
Inspection requirements vary by state, so costs and time estimates also vary. You can generally expect to pay between $12 and $80.
Some states regulate the cost of vehicle inspections; Rhode Island, for example, sets the cost at $55.
Where costs are not regulated, you may be able to save by purchasing and/or booking your inspection online; Midas Hawaii, for example, offers a discount when you buy online.
Turnaround Time
In general, a vehicle inspection at Midas takes between 30 and 90 minutes — not including time for any necessary repairs. In most cases, repairs can be done at Midas the same day.
Walk-in appointments may be available, or you can make an appointment at your nearest Midas.
Keep in mind, some Midas locations only offer inspections on certain days of the week. Once your vehicle passes inspection, Midas will provide any necessary documentation.
Some states require a certificate to be kept in the vehicle, while others require an official state inspection sticker to be displayed on the windshield. Some Midas locations will also forward documentation to your state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Courtesy Checks
While only some Midas locations do state inspections, you can ask for a courtesy check at any Midas — even those in states that do not require regular inspections.
Courtesy checks are free with any maintenance or repair service and include visually inspecting the vehicle for any issues that may need repair now or in the near future.
Lindsey Desmet
