Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
San Mateo County
California
San Mateo County is a county located in
the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S.
state of California. It covers most of the
San Francisco Peninsula just south of San
Francisco, and north of Santa Clara County.
San Francisco International Airport is
located at the northern end of the county,
and Silicon Valley begins at the southern end.
As of 2010 the population was 718,451. The
county seat is Redwood City. It is ethnically
diverse, and affluent. The county’s built-up
areas are mostly suburban with some areas
being very urban, and are home to several
corporate campuses.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANY CAR SERVICES, INC. AUTOMOTIVE | 406 19TH AVE | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
| AUTO EXPERTS | 3845 S EL CAMINO REAL | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
| BAYSIDE AUTO CARE | 1892S NORFOLK ST | SAN MATEO | 94407 |
| BIG E AUTOMOTIVE | 312 19TH AVE | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
| CALIFORNIA SMOG AND GO | 2189 PALM AVE | SAN MATEO | 94407 |
| CLAREMONT AUTOMOTIVE | 947 S CLAREMONT ST | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS | 720 POLHEMUS RD | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
| IKE’S AUTO SERVICE | 126 S AMPHLETT BLVD | SAN MATEO | 94407 |
| MA’S AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE STATION | 706 N SAN MATEO DR | SAN MATEO | 94407 |
| MOTOR MASTERS AUTOMOTIVE | 4379 S EL CAMINO REAL | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
| QUIK SMOG | 1048 S CLAREMONT ST | SAN MATEO | 94407 |
| SAN MATEO GAS | 726 E4TH ST | SAN MATEO | 94405 |
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.