Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection. Certified, professional, and fully documented. Serving North Hills, 91343, and the San Fernando Valley.
Certified VSSI Inspector
Official Documentation
Pass or Repair Guidance
Fast Turnaround
Walk‑ins welcome. 8540 Sepulveda Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343. Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm.
EXPIRES: 30-JUNE-2026
A Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection (VSSI) is also called a Brake and Lights inspection. It’s a formal safety check required in California for certain situations. A certified inspector at a licensed facility does the check. You get official paperwork that says whether your car meets safety standards.
Chase Auto Body is a certified VSSI provider. Our inspectors are trained to the required standards. We get you the paperwork you need without delays.
Failing a VSSI means delays, extra costs, and another visit. We can spot and fix common problems before your official inspection. Or during the same visit if we find issues.
Brake Warning Signs
Lighting Warning Signs
If you see any of these, we can take care of them at the same appointment. Saves you a separate trip and possible reinspection fees.
Our team is certified to perform official VSSI and Brake and Lights inspections. Every check is done to California standards by a trained, licensed inspector.
We inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, lines, fluid, and all lighting systems. Brake lights. Tail lights. Turn signals. Headlights. Third brake light. Everything.
If your car passes, you get your paperwork and you’re done. If something needs attention, we tell you in plain English what’s wrong and what it needs. Before any work starts. No surprises. No pressure.
You get the proper paperwork for the DMV, a court, a dealer, or your insurance company.
Efficient, Thorough, and Nothing Missed
We review why the inspection is needed, document the vehicle details, and confirm the full scope of the inspection before we begin. If you're unsure whether a VSSI is the right inspection for your situation, our team will clarify this at check-in and point you in the right direction.
Our certified technicians perform a comprehensive brake inspection covering brake pad thickness and wear condition, rotor and drum condition, caliper function, brake fluid level and condition, brake line integrity, and overall stopping performance. All findings are documented against the required safety standards.
We verify the operation, visibility, aim, and condition of all required lighting systems — brake lights, tail lights, turn indicators, headlights (including beam aim), reverse lights, hazard lights, and the centre high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL / third brake light). Wiring, fuses, and lens condition are also checked.
You receive a clear outcome — pass or fail — along with the official supporting documentation required for your specific purpose. If corrections are needed, we outline every finding in plain language and provide a written repair recommendation before any work begins. Same-day corrections are available for most common failures.
Our inspectors are certified to the required California standards. Customers can feel confident knowing the inspection is handled by a qualified team that understands exactly what is required — and documents it correctly.
Brake and lighting systems are critical to safe driving. Our inspection process is thorough and never rushed — every component is checked methodically, and no finding is glossed over. Your safety, and that of others on the road, is the priority.
We keep the process simple with honest communication, transparent findings, and practical next steps. If your vehicle passes, we say so clearly. If it needs corrections, we explain what and why in plain language — no jargon, no pressure.
A VSSI is required in specific regulated situations — but it’s also a smart preventive step before buying or selling a vehicle. Here are the most common reasons North Hills drivers book a VSSI / Brake & Lights inspection at Chase Auto Body:
Your Inspection Questions Answered
A Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection (VSSI) — also called a Brake and Lights Inspection — is a formal safety assessment of a vehicle's braking and lighting systems, performed by a certified inspector at a licensed facility. In California, a VSSI is most commonly required for out-of-state vehicle registration, re-registration after a lapse or DMV hold, court-ordered inspections, and certain insurance or fleet compliance requirements. If you're unsure whether you need one, call us at (818) 813-2999 and we'll clarify.
Most VSSI inspections at our North Hills shop are completed within 45-90 minutes, depending on the vehicle and whether any corrections are needed. If your vehicle passes on the first inspection, you can typically be in and out within an hour. If minor issues are identified and you authorise same-day corrections, additional time will be required for repairs before re-inspection.
If your vehicle fails, we provide a written report detailing exactly what failed and why. Our team will explain every finding in plain language and give you a written estimate for any corrections required. You are not obligated to have repairs completed at our shop — but we are equipped to carry out most common brake and lighting repairs on the same day, allowing you to pass re-inspection quickly and avoid a second visit.
Yes. You can book your VSSI / Brake & Lights inspection directly at chaseautonh.com/bookappointment. Walk-ins are also welcome during business hours — Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. For same-day availability, call us at (818) 813-2999 before arriving.
Yes. Chase Auto Body is a full-service auto body and repair shop. If our inspection identifies brake or lighting issues that need correction, we can carry out most repairs on the same day — brake pad replacement, rotor resurfacing or replacement, brake light bulb replacement, wiring repairs, and lens repairs or replacements. We'll give you a written estimate before beginning any work.
Yes. Our inspection team is certified to perform official VSSI / Brake and Lights inspections in California. The documentation we produce is the official paperwork required for DMV registration, court orders, insurance, and fleet compliance purposes. If your specific situation requires a particular certification type, call us at (818) 813-2999 before your appointment to confirm we can meet your requirement.
A VSSI (Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection) covers brake performance and lighting systems — it assesses the vehicle's physical safety equipment. A smog check (emissions inspection) covers exhaust emissions and engine management systems — it assesses environmental compliance. They are separate inspections covering different systems. Chase Auto Body performs VSSI / Brake & Lights inspections. For smog checks, you'll need a licensed smog station.
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Call (818) 813-2999 or use the form below — we’ll confirm your appointment and answer any questions about the inspection process.
Chase Auto Body is a certified VSSI / Brake and Lights inspection provider in North Hills, CA, serving drivers across ZIP code 91343 and the wider San Fernando Valley. Whether you need an inspection for DMV registration, a court order, insurance compliance, or pre-purchase peace of mind, our certified team at 8540 Sepulveda Blvd handles the process professionally and efficiently.
We serve customers throughout North Hills and surrounding communities including Northridge, Granada Hills, Panorama City, Arleta, Mission Hills, Pacoima, Van Nuys, San Fernando, and Sylmar. If you need a certified VSSI near you in the San Fernando Valley, Chase Auto Body is your local, trusted provider.
When a Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection is required, you want a shop that is experienced, organised, and trusted — not a general service station performing an inspection as an afterthought. A VSSI is an official, documented assessment with specific regulatory requirements. The documentation it produces must meet California standards to be accepted by the DMV, courts, insurers, or fleet operators who require it.
At Chase Auto Body, our VSSI inspections are performed by certified inspectors who understand the standards, complete the documentation correctly, and walk you through the results clearly. Our process is designed to feel smooth from drop-off to final paperwork — as the original page puts it: professional, detail-oriented, and focused on doing things right.
Our certified technicians inspect brake function, wear, condition, and overall safety performance across every key component of your vehicle’s braking system. This includes brake pad thickness on all four corners, rotor and drum condition and wear, caliper operation and fluid sealing, master cylinder and brake fluid condition, brake lines and hoses for integrity, and emergency/parking brake function.
A failing brake component doesn’t just mean a failed inspection — it means a real and immediate safety risk on North Hills’ busy roads. If our inspection identifies brake issues, we explain clearly what was found, what it means for your safety and legal compliance, and what it costs to correct — before we begin any work.
We verify lighting operation, visibility, aim, and the condition of all related components across your vehicle’s full lighting system. This includes all brake lights and tail lights, turn indicators (front, rear, and side), headlights including beam aim and pattern, the centre high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL — the third brake light), reverse lights, hazard lights, and any required amber or reflective elements.
Lighting failures are among the most common VSSI failure points — and most can be corrected quickly. Bulb replacements, lens repairs, wiring faults, and aim adjustments are all repairs we can carry out on the same visit as your inspection, so you leave with a passed certificate rather than a failure report.
One of the advantages of having your VSSI at Chase Auto Body is that we are a full-service auto body and repair shop — not just an inspection station. If your vehicle fails on a common issue such as a brake light bulb, brake pads below minimum thickness, a headlight aim problem, or a blown fuse in the lighting circuit, we can carry out the repair on the same day and re-inspect your vehicle before you leave.
This saves you the time and cost of a second visit, a second inspection fee, and the delay of waiting for an appointment elsewhere. Most common brake and lighting failures are resolved quickly — often within the same visit.
North Hills drivers choose Chase Auto Body for VSSI inspections because we combine certified technical competence with the kind of straightforward, honest communication that makes a stressful process simple. We don’t rush inspections, we don’t skip components, and we don’t hand over documentation until every aspect of the inspection has been completed correctly.
At Chase Auto Body you receive:
If you need a certified VSSI / Brake and Lights inspection in North Hills — whether it’s required by the DMV, a court, an insurer, or you simply want the peace of mind of a professional safety check — Chase Auto Body is ready to help. Book online at chaseautonh.com/bookappointment, call us at (818) 813-2999, or walk in to our Sepulveda Boulevard shop Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 5:00pm.
We’re proud to serve the North Hills community and the wider San Fernando Valley with certified, professional VSSI inspections. Questions? Call (818) 813-2999 — our team will answer clearly and get you booked in.
Certified Brake & Lights Inspection — North Hills, CA 91343
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