What is an Emissions Test?

Car emissions from exhaust pipe

Over the years automotive engineering has been improving to make vehicles that drive cleaner than ever before. From catalytic converters to the latest in electric vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions, it’s now more environmentally friendly to drive than it ever was before. One way that many provinces and states work to better their air quality is by conducting emissions tests. What is an emissions check? It’s a check to ensure that your vehicle isn’t emitting too many pollutants like hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and oxides of nitrogen, which are all found in vehicle exhaust. These provinces and states set limits on these emissions before a car can be registered. 

Are you asking, “Do I need an emissions test?” the answer is no if you reside in Brandon, Portage la Prairie, or anywhere else in Manitoba. That said, the province does require safety testing for vehicles that are being transferred to a new owner or have moved here from outside of Manitoba. So while you don’t have to worry about how long an emissions test takes, or how much an emissions test cost, we can help you understand the ins and outs of our required safety inspections. Take a look at our guide to required province vehicle testing, and contact us if you have any questions. Capital Lincoln Winnipeg is a province-approved safety inspection location—we can help!

Do I Need an Emissions Test? 

If you live in Dauphin, Winnipeg, or anywhere else in Manitoba, you do not need to have an emissions test. So, you don’t need to worry about how long an emissions test takes or how much an emissions test costs.  

What Vehicle Tests are Required in Manitoba?

The Vehicle Equipment, Safety, and Inspection Regulation requires drivers to get a safety inspection that’s valid for one year when vehicle ownership is transferred, or when moving a vehicle into Manitoba from another province. This inspection must be done at an approved inspection facility like Capital Lincoln Winnipeg. Approved inspection facilities will have a sticker in their window indicating that they provide this service. Here are some of the systems that must pass inspection before a car can be registered: 

  • Brakes
  • Suspension
  • Tires
  • Lights
  • Exhaust system
  • Seat belts
  • Steering
  • Other components and systems

When a car passes the inspection, the owner is issued a Certificate of Inspection that will serve as proof of the passed inspection for registration. Sometimes vehicles will receive the Certificate of Inspection with Advisement. All systems are working, but some will need repair or replacement soon. And, yes, some vehicles will fail the inspection and require repairs before being inspected again. 

How Much is Safety Testing? 

While Manitoba used to set the safety testing price at $55, pricing is now at the discretion of the inspection facility. 

Schedule Your Vehicle’s Tests and Inspections at Capital Lincoln Winnipeg

As a province-approved testing facility, not only can the service department at Capital Lincoln Winnipeg conduct your safety inspection, but we can also do any parts replacements or repair work required to pass inspection. Schedule an appointment with us, and check our service specials for great prices on genuine Lincoln parts and accessories that will keep you on the go through inspection and beyond. 

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