
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
Humbolt County California
Humboldt County is a county in the U.S. state of
California, located on the far North Coast 200 miles
north of San Francisco. According to 2010 Census
Data, the county’s population was 134,623. Its
primary population centers of Eureka, the county
seat and site of College of the Redwoods main campus,
and the smaller college town of Arcata, site of
Humboldt State University, are located adjacent
to Humboldt Bay, California’s second largest
natural bay. Area cities and towns are known
for hundreds of ornate examples of Victorian
architecture.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORTUNA FORD | 290 12TH ST | FORTUNA | 95550 |
| FRANKLINS SERVICE | 1923 HEINDON ROAD | ARCATA | 95531 |
| JOHNSON AUTO ELECTRIC INC | 830 W DEL NORTE ST | EUREKA | 95511 |
| MC CREA NISSAN | 121 MURRISH LANE | EUREKA | 95511 |
| EUREKA SMOG AND REPAIR | 2520 BROADWAY | EUREKA | 95511 |
| FORTUNA CEVROLET PONTIAC | 215 S FORTUNA BLVD | FORTUNA | 95550 |
| REDWOOD TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR | 621 7TH ST | REDWAY | 95570 |
| TETRAULT TIRE PROS | 4095 BROADWAY | EUREKA | 95513 |
Step by Step: How to get a CA Salvage Title
Exact instructions from the DMV.
The DMV has very specific instructions on how to get a salvaged title. I have provided a link directly to the California DMV website with detailed instructions on what items you need to get a California salvaged title from the DMV.

Just click on the “How it Works” picture to the right to be taken to the DMV page that discusses the CA brake and light inspection requirements.
Why do I need a brake and light inspection?

The purpose of a brake and lamp inspection is to make sure that a vehicle being issued a California DMV salvage title is..
How much does a brake and light inspection cost?
How do I know I am getting a fair price of an inspection?

You will do very well to shop around as the price of a brake and light inspection can vary greatly. The only fixed cost the shop has is the cost of the California Brake and Lamp Inspection Certificate which costs only $7, the rest of the cost is labor. We have found that prices vary from $60-120 for a brake and light inspection and certificate and this cost is negotiable at some shops.