
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
Lake County California
Lake County is a county located in the north
central portion of the U.S. state of California,
north of the San Francisco Bay Area. It takes its
name from Clear Lake, the dominant geographic feature
in the county and the largest natural lake wholly within
California. As of the 2010 census, the population was
64,665, up from 58,309 at the 2000 census. The county
seat is Lakeport.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISCHER AUTO & ELECTRIC | 4334 OLD HWY 53 | CLEARLAKE | 95412 |
| LAKEPORT TIRE & AUTO SERVICE | 1921 S MAIN STREET | LAKEPORT | 95463 |
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.