Vehicle Safety Inspections for South LA's Salvage & Rebuilt Vehicles
Certified VSSI inspections near USC and Exposition Park. We check your vehicle, file your certificate electronically with the DMV, and get you back on the road — no extra trips required.
- 4815 S Figueroa St, Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Mon–Sat, 8 AM–7 PM
- Se Habla Español
The Old Brake & Lamp Test Has a New Name
California replaced the classic Brake and Lamp inspection with the more comprehensive VSSI program in September 2024. Here's what changed — and why our name stuck around even though the test grew up.
Old: Brake & Lamp Inspection
- Checked brakes and lights only
- Simpler, fewer criteria
- Paper certificate process
Now: Vehicle Safety System Inspection (VSSI)
- Brakes, lights, airbags, seat belts, tires & wipers
- Meets current BAR safety standards
- Certificate filed electronically to DMV
One Visit, Every Safety System Checked
If your vehicle is salvage, rebuilt, or reconstructed, the DMV needs a passing VSSI certificate before it can be registered. Here's what we go through.
Brake System
Pedal travel, pad wear, hydraulic lines, and parking brake function tested against BAR standards.
Lighting & Signals
Headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals checked for function and proper alignment.
Restraint & Airbag Systems
Seat belts and airbag readiness checked as part of the expanded VSSI safety scope.
Tires & Suspension
Tread depth, tire condition, and suspension components reviewed for roadworthiness.
Wipers & Visibility
Windshield wipers and washer function checked to confirm clear visibility in all conditions.
Electronic DMV Filing
Once you pass, we submit your certificate directly to the DMV — no extra paperwork on your end.
From Drive-In to DMV-Ready
Most vehicles are in and out the same day. Here's the full path from your first call to a registered vehicle.
Call Ahead
Ring (323) 768-1464 to confirm same-day availability before you drive over.
Bring Your Paperwork
Salvage title or rebuilt vehicle paperwork from the DMV, plus your ID.
We Inspect
Our technicians run the full VSSI checklist on the spot at our Figueroa St bay.
Certificate Filed
Passing vehicles get their certificate e-filed straight to the DMV. You're done.
Convenient to USC, Exposition Park & the 110
We're on S Figueroa St, easy to reach off the Harbor Freeway for drivers throughout South LA.
VSSI Inspection FAQ
VSSI stands for Vehicle Safety System Inspection. It's the California BAR-required inspection for salvage, rebuilt, and reconstructed vehicles, replacing the older Brake and Lamp inspection as of September 2024. It checks brakes, lights, and other core safety systems before the DMV will register the vehicle.
Yes. As a certified VSSI station, we submit your inspection certificate electronically to the DMV. There's no extra paperwork or separate trip required on your end.
We're at 4815 S Figueroa St, Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90037, just off the 110 freeway near Exposition Park and USC, serving all of South LA.
Call ahead at (323) 768-1464 to confirm same-day availability. We recommend calling before you drive over, especially later in the day.
Yes, our team is fully bilingual and can walk you through the entire VSSI process in Spanish. Call us at (323) 768-1464.
Ready for Your VSSI Inspection?
Call ahead, drive over, and leave with a DMV-filed certificate the same day.
(323) 768-14644815 S Figueroa St, Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Mon–Sat, 8 AM–7 PM · Se Habla Español