Overview
All technicians must obtain the vehicle inspection manual that relates to the type of inspection they are completing. Each inspection manual outlines the pass or fail criteria for vehicle inspections.
Inspection facilities and technicians must produce a copy of the appropriate vehicle inspection manual at the request of a Vehicle Safety Investigator or the Registrar.
Facilities and technicians may use electronic copies of the inspection manuals as long as the inspection technician has the ability to access it during the inspection.
Failure to inspect a vehicle according to the appropriate vehicle inspection manual may result in progressive discipline.
Manuals
These are the required documents you need.
Automotive and Light Truck Vehicle Inspection Manual
All technicians completing out of province or salvage inspections:
- Automotive and Light Truck Inspection Manual – Version 1.1, December 2009
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Manual
All technicians completing commercial inspections:
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Manual – Version 2.0, October 2016
Motorcycle Inspection Manual
All technicians completing inspections on motorcycles:
- Motorcycle Inspection Manual – Version 2.0, July 2011
Facility Operating Manual
All facilities completing inspection in the Vehicle Inspection Program:
- Facility Operating Manual (FOM; July 2022); also available for purchase from Rileys.