
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
Merced County California
Merced County, is a county located in the Central
Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of
Fresno and southeast of San Jose. As of the 2010
census, the population was 255,793, up from 210,554
at the 2000 census. The county seat is Merced. The
county is named after the Merced River.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOBS HOWARD TIRE | 2621 BLOSSOM ST. | DOS PALOS | 93630 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY SMOG | 337 N. MERCY SPRINGS RD. | LOS BANOS | 93645 |
| BANKS SAFETY SERVICE INC. | 645 ATWATER BLVD. | ATWATER | 95311-4606 |
| DELHI AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR & SMOG | 15418 AUGUST AVE | DELHI | 95325 |
| FISH’S SMOG SERVICES | 6660 WINTON WAY | WINTON | 95398-9773 |
| HORTAS BRAKE & STEERING | 225 S. HWY 59 #A | MERCED | 95350 |
| MERCED FIRESTONE TIRE & AUTO CARE | 1426 W. OLIVE AVE | MERCED | 95358 |
| HARRIS ELECTRIC SERVICE | 863 W. MAIN ST. | MERCED | 95350-4615 |
| PERFORMANCE AUTO REPAIR | 1165 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY | MERCED | 95350 |
| PRECISION BRAKE | 60 E. 13TH ST. | MERCED | 95350-6206 |
| WARREN’S AUTO BODY & TIRE SERVICE | 2929 BLOSSOM AVE | DOS PALOS | 93630 |
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.