What if my vehicle failed emissions inspection?

If you fail your inspection, you must have the repairs completed and your vehicle re-inspected.

You can either have the repairs completed by a registered Emissions Repair Facility (ERF) or you can make them yourself.

When you fail the inspection, you will get an Emissions Repair Form and a Vehicle Inspection Report that will help determine what caused the emissions problem. You can download the Emission Repair Form [pdf] if you did not receive it.

If your vehicle did not pass the enhanced emissions inspection, it is producing more pollutants than the standard for its model year – check if it is still under warranty and contact your manufacturer.

You may find an emission repair facility through our online search for ERFs or call (888) NJ-MOTOR.