Inspection Billing Policies This Blast explains the updated billing policy that will be used to determine chargeable tests for stations, which applies to all tests performed on or after December 1, 2006. Stations will be charged a transaction fee for any test that meets one of the following criteria: All initial tests performed on vehicles […]
All Official Inspection Stations From: Virginia C. Beecher, Director Division of Motor Vehicles Re: Official Cover Plates It has been brought to the attention of the Division of Motor Vehicles that a number of Official Inspection Stations are asking Members of the New Hampshire General Court, House of Representatives to remove their legislative plates when […]
Providing Inspection Information to Customer Vehicle Inspection Report It is important to provide information and discuss inspection results with your customers. The Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) is a helpful tool to use when discussing inspection results. Inspection stations are required to print and give customers the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) along with any accompanying documents […]
Voltage Tester for diagnosing cable condition To help diagnose communication problems, NHOST has developed an easy-to-use “OBD Voltage Tester” that will allow stations a way to quickly and efficiently perform a voltage test of OBD cables. When vehicle communication problems occur this tester can be used to determine if the issue is caused by a […]
From: The Division of Motor Vehicles Re: Economic Hardship Waiver The Division of Motor Vehicles has made available an Economic Hardship Waiver with the endorsement of the legislature for those individuals who cannot afford OBD repairs. Please advise customers who fail OBD ONLY and pass safety that they may be eligible to obtain an Economic […]
Working NHOST Unit – Reminder If your NHOST unit is down and an inspection cannot be performed off-line, then the inspection cannot be completed and a sticker cannot be issued until the NHOST unit is up and running. This includes the printer, as the provision of the VIR to the motorist is required. Please call […]
Subject: Vehicle Readiness Questions have been raised about OBDII readiness monitors and how vehicles must be operated following OBDII repairs to set the readiness monitors. Required vehicle operation will depend on the specific vehicle make and model as well as other factors. In general, we suggest you instruct motorists who have vehicles that do not […]
60-Day Repair Period for OBD Rejections Per RSA 266:59-b (V), a vehicle that fails the OBD II test and passes all other inspection requirements will be issued a temporary waiver that permits its operation for 60 days from the date of issuance, in order to make required repairs. This provision applies to vehicles owned both […]
NHOST Program Reminder: Vehicle Inspection Reports Inspection stations are required to print and give customers the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) along with any accompanying documents that print out with the VIR per Saf-C 3223.04. The VIR must be signed by the mechanic who inspected the vehicle on the line provided at the lower left portion […]
Inspection Fees on NHOST Website NHOST Services has developed a tool that will provide NH inspection stations the opportunity to post their inspection fees on the NHOST website. Since the end of February, station’s inspection fees have been accessible on www.nhinspect.com. Stations can submit their information (listed below) to NHOST, via NHOST mail or conventional […]
