Brakes
Pads, rotors, drums, lines and the parking brake, measured against the minimums.
Safety Inspections in Etobicoke
Need an Ontario safety certificate? Shoreline Automotive is a licensed Motor Vehicle Inspection Station in New Toronto. We inspect your car to the provincial standard and issue the Safety Standards Certificate when it passes. If it doesn't, you get a clear list of what it needs and the price, before anything is fixed.
Prefer to text? Text (416) 660-7828
When You Need a Safety Certificate in Ontario
A Safety Standards Certificate shows a vehicle met Ontario's minimum safety standard on the day it was inspected. You'll usually need one to put plates on a used vehicle in your name.
The certificate is valid for 36 days after the inspection, so it's best to book it close to the sale or registration.
- Buying a used car and registering it
- Selling a car with a safety, to make it easier to sell
- Bringing a vehicle into Ontario from another province
What the Safety Inspection Checks
We inspect to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation standard. In plain English, that covers:
Steering and suspension
Ball joints, tie rods, shocks, struts and springs, checked for wear and play.
Tires and wheels
Tread depth, damage, matching sizes, and how the wheels are mounted.
Lights and electrical
Headlights, brake lights, signals and the rest of the lighting, working and aimed.
Body and frame
Rust and damage that affect safety, along with doors, hood and bumpers.
Exhaust, controls and equipment
The exhaust system, plus the horn, wipers, mirrors, seat belts and dashboard warning lamps.
If Your Car Doesn't Pass
You get a straight list of what needs work to pass, with the price for each item. Nothing gets fixed until you say yes, and you're free to have the work done here or anywhere else.
If we do the repairs, we can finish the inspection once the car meets the standard.
Safety Inspection vs. Pre-Purchase Inspection
A safety only shows the car met the minimum standard on inspection day. It isn't a warranty, and it doesn't tell you how long the engine, transmission or other parts will last.
Buying a used car? A pre-purchase inspection looks at the whole car, so you know what you're buying before you pay. Many buyers book both.
How It Works
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Book your safety
Call, text or book online. We'll give you a time to bring the car in.
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We inspect the car
A licensed technician goes through every item on the provincial checklist.
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Certificate or a clear list
It passes and you get your certificate, or you get the list of what it needs and the price.
Why Book Your Safety With Shoreline
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Licensed inspection station
We can issue the Ontario Safety Standards Certificate ourselves.
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Licensed technicians
Our team holds Ontario 310S and 310T certificates.
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No surprise repairs
If something fails, you see the price first and decide.
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Open 7 days
Weekdays until 8 p.m., so a safety doesn't cost you a day off work.
Safety Inspection FAQs
Still not sure? Call or text and ask. It costs nothing to ask.
How much does a safety inspection cost?
Call or text us for the current price. If the car needs work to pass, you get the price for each repair before anything is done.
How long is a safety certificate valid?
36 days from the day of the inspection. Book it close to the sale or registration date.
What happens if my car fails?
We give you a list of what it needs to pass and what each repair costs. You decide what gets done, and you can have the work done here or anywhere else.
Is a safety the same as a pre-purchase inspection?
No. A safety shows the car met the minimum standard on the day it was inspected. A pre-purchase inspection looks at the overall condition of the car, so you know what you're buying.
Can you do a safety on a car from another province?
Yes. A vehicle coming into Ontario from another province needs a safety before it can be registered here, and we inspect it to the same standard.
Book your safety inspection
Call, text or book online. We're at 234 Birmingham St, Unit 6, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2C8, serving New Toronto, Long Branch, Mimico, Alderwood and the rest of west Toronto.
Open 7 days, weekdays till 8 p.m.