
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
Nevada County California
Nevada County is a county located in the
Sierra Nevada of California, in the Mother
Lode Country. As of 2010 its population was
98,764. The county seat is Nevada City. Nevada
County was created in 1851 from parts of Yuba County.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAUSERS PLAZA TIRE & AUTO SERVICE | 17337 PENN VALLEY DR | PENN VALLEY | 95936 |
| THE MUFFLER & BRAKE BARN | 815 ZION ST | NEVADA CITY | 95969 |
| AAAUTO.COM | 15339 CHINNOOK LANE | GRASS VALLEY | 95965 |
| CHATOS ROAD SERVICE | 12321 LOMA RICA DRIVE UNIT F | GRASS VALLEY | 95965 |
| HEAUSERS PLAZA TIRE & AUTO SERVICE | 551 SEARLS AVE | NEVADA CITY | 95969 |
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.