
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
San Luis Obispo County
California
San Luis Obispo County is a county located
along the Pacific Ocean in the Central Coast
of the U.S. state of California, between Los
Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. As
of the 2010 census its population was 269,637.
The county seat is San Luis Obispo, with about
46,000 residents.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVES AUTOMOTIVE | 849 RICARDO CT | SAN LUIS OBISPO | 93407 |
| LCD AUTOMOTIVE | 9040 LA LINIA | ATASCADERO | 93424 |
| ARROYO GRANDE SHELL | 224 GRAND AVE | ARROYO GRANDE | 93428 |
| AUTO LIMITS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR | 2803 SPRING ST | PASO ROBLES | 93448 |
| COLONY AUTO SERVICE INC | 8620 EL CAMINO REAL | ATASCADERO | 93424 |
| SCOTTS AUTO CARE | 4327 TRAFFIC WAY | ATASCADERO | 93424 |
| VILLAS SOUTH STREET SERVICE | 36 SOUTH ST | SAN LUIS OBISPO | 93403 |
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.