
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
Monterey County California
Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific
coast of the U.S. state of California, its
northwestern section forming the southern half of
Monterey Bay. The northern half of the bay is in
Santa Cruz County. As of 2010, the population was
415,057. The county seat and largest city is Salinas.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLENNIUM AUTO REPAIR | 66 4TH ST. STE. B | GREENFIELD | 93937-5255 |
| MONTEREY TRANSMISSION AUTO REPAIR | 320 E. MARKET ST. | SALINAS | 93911 |
| MY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE | 820 AUTO CENTER CIR. | SALINAS | 93917 |
| CYPRESS COAST FORD LINCOLN | 24 GEARY PLAZA | SEASIDE | 93965-3612 |
| DAVE’S SERVICE | 260 W. MARKET ST. | SALINAS | 93911-1418 |
| GOMEZ AUTO REPAIR | 821 E. MARKET ST. | SALINAS | 93915 |
| NORTH MAIN SHELL | 1218 N. MAIN ST. | SALINAS | 93916-3611 |
| ONE STOP AUTO CARE | 344 E. ALISAL ST. | SALINAS | 93911 |
| SALINAS VALLEY FORD SALES | 1120 AUTO CENTER CIR. | SALINAS | 93917 |
| SASAKI BROS. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE | 1122 FREMONG BLVD. | SEASIDE | 93965-5715 |
| PACIFIC SMOG | 2013 DEL MONTE BLVD. | SEASIDE | 93965 |
| SALINAS SMOG | 317 E. MARKET ST. | SALINAS | 93911 |
| SMOG 4 LESS | 108 CHAMBERLAIN ST. | SALINAS | 93911 |
| TOM’S PRO AUTO REPAIR | 238 BORONDA RD. D2 | SALINAS | 93917 |
| ULISES AUTO SMOG AND REPAIR | 1120 E. MARKET ST. | SALINAS | 93915 |
| WAYSIDE GARAGE | 1921 DEL MONTE BLVD. | SEASIDE | 93965 |
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.