Safety Inspection

A Thorough Safety Check For Your Car or Truck

Washington does not require periodic safety inspections, which means nobody looks at most vehicles until something fails. A safety inspection at Jamie’s Transmission Service covers brakes, tires, steering and suspension, lights, wipers, belts, hoses, exhaust, battery and the drivetrain parts a general shop tends to overlook, like U-joints, axles and wheel bearings.

When a Safety Inspection Makes Sense

A new driver in the family, a vehicle you just inherited or bought, a car that has been sitting, a truck about to go back to work for the season, or simply a vehicle with a lot of miles that you want to keep. A new noise or a new vibration is a reason too, since worn drivetrain parts are safety items.

Straight Answers and Clear Priorities

We sort what we find into what is unsafe now, what is wearing and what is fine, so you can make decisions with a clear head. Rough estimates for any repair are free by phone, email or in person, and there is never pressure to do work on the spot.

Drivetrain Safety Items Most Shops Miss

A U-joint that lets go can drop a driveshaft at highway speed, a failing wheel bearing can overheat and take the hub with it, and a torn CV boot turns into a broken axle. These are the parts we have specialized in since 1988, and they are part of every safety inspection we do.