If something fails, ask for the list in writing
An inspection result is not a single verdict. A vehicle that does not pass has failed on specific items, and each one is a separate decision: what it is, what it will take to correct, and whether it can be done the same day.
That list is worth having on paper, or in a text or an email, before you agree to anything. It protects you in three ways.
You know exactly what has to change. Not "it needs some front-end work," but the specific items that did not pass.
You can decide where the work gets done. This store repairs vehicles as well as inspecting them, and many people choose to have the correction done here. The choice is still yours, and a written list makes it a real one.
You can see the cost before it starts. Ask for a price on each item, so a short fix and a larger repair are not lumped together.
What to check before you come
Inspection requirements, what is covered and how often a vehicle needs inspecting are set by the state of Missouri and change from time to time. Confirm the current requirement for your vehicle with the store when you book, or with the state directly.
The driveway preparation is the same as anywhere: every light including the plate light and the brake lights, wipers and washer fluid, tire tread and visible damage, the horn, and any warning light on the dash. The national state inspections page lists those checks.
Repairs at the same address
Common corrections fall within services offered here, including brake repair and suspension repair, as well as tires. With the store open until 5:30 PM, a vehicle can often be dropped before work and collected after.
About this store
The Washington store runs seventeen services and is managed by Kurt Kottwitz.
See the national state inspections page for all 10 locations.