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Annual DOT Inspection Essentials
Not sure where to begin? These guides explain whether your vehicle needs an inspection, how to prepare for your appointment and what to expect when we arrive. Video walkthroughs will be added as they are completed.
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DETERMINE REQUIREMENTS
Does My Truck Need an Annual DOT Inspection?
Check federal and Florida weight thresholds, combination-vehicle requirements and the common situations that can change whether an inspection is required.
Check Your Vehicle
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PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Annual DOT Pre-Inspection Checklist
Review the most common inspection items before your appointment, correct obvious defects and reduce the chance of needing a return visit.
Review the Checklist
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KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
What to Expect During Your Annual DOT Inspection
A plain-English walkthrough of how the appointment works, what we inspect, what you receive and what happens when a vehicle does not pass.
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