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The Need for Periodic MotorVehicle InspectionsFrom the service technician perspective1

Majority of respondents, 60%, indicated that their state doesnot require periodic motor vehicle inspections (PMVI)As of 2014 only 17 states in the U.S. require vehicle safety inspectionsDoes your state require a Periodic Motor VehicleInspection (PMVI) or a safety inspection program forlight vehicles?100%80%60%60%40%40%20%0%YesNoBase: n 1452

In those states where PMVI are required, two-thirds ofrespondents require inspections once every yearHow often are vehicles required to be inspected?70%67%60%50%40%30%22%20%12%10%0%Once every yearOnce every two yearsAASA Key Takeaway:An annual vehicle safetyinspection is the mostcommon interval forthose states requiringinspections, howeversome states do require abi-annual inspection(once every two years).In some states (that donot require inspections)vehicles are onlyinspected when the carpasses ownership toanother person.OtherBase: n 513

“Visibility,” “Tires,” “Communications” and “Brakes” are thetop inspection requirements for those states that haveperiodic motor vehicle inspectionsThese components of the car are crucial to operating a safe vehicleWhat are the required items to be inspected for the vehicle?Visibility: windshield wipers, washer fluid, bulbs, turnsignals, stop lights, headlights, and license plate lamp90%Tires: treadwear, cracking, pressure, valve stems88%Communications: horn84%Brakes: pedal height, noise, parking brake82%Emissions73%Chassis / Suspension67%Systems: check engine light, TPMS light59%Other43%0%20%40%60%80%100%Base n 494

Tires were ranked highest of vehicle componentsfor degree of failurePlease rate the following areas on the degree of failure you see inyour shop:Tires3.3BrakesAASA Key Takeaway:Tires can be anexpensive purchase forthe end consumer, but ifnot checked properlythey can lead to a seriousaccident. Tires are apurchase that the endconsumer tends to delayand if not replaced at thecorrect interval can leadto unsafe drivingconditions.3.1Chassis tems2.4Communications1.912345Base: n 46Note: Scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is “Low degree of failure” and 5 is “High degree of failure”5

Majority of service technicians believe that PMVI areeffective in ensuring vehicle safetyTo what degree do you think the PMVI checks the rightcomponents and is effective in ensuring vehicle safety?5 - Fully effective14%59%445%3 - Neither effective nor ineffectiveAASA Key Takeaway:Service technicians arethose who know thevehicle best.23%24%1 - Ineffective14%0%10%20%30%40%50%Base: n 1256

Majority of service technician respondents would activelysupport a mandatory PMVI program (or state safetyinspection) for their stateWould you actively support efforts to have a mandatoryPMVI program for your state?100%90%80%73%70%60%50%40%27%30%AASA Key Takeaway:Both AASA and ASAactively support anyefforts in Washington,D.C. to enforcerequirements regardingstate safety inspections.20%10%0%YesNoBase: n 797

Majority of respondents, 77%, feel that PMVI programsreduce unsafe cars on the roadTo what degree do PMVI programs reduce unsafe carson the road?Significantly reduces35%77%Moderately reduces42%Does not reduceAASA Key Takeaway:Over a third ofrespondents believe thatPMVI programssignificantly reduceunsafe cars on the road.23%0%10%20%30%40%50%Base: n 1118

Service technician respondents believe that PMVI programswould reduce fatalities and accidents by an average of 16%By what percentage would you estimate PMVIprograms would reduce fatalities and accidents?41 - 50%13%31 - 40%5%21 - 30%17%11 - 20%Average: 16%18%1 - 10%26%None12%0%5%10%15%20%25%30%AASA Key Takeaway:According to thePennsylvania's VehicleSafety InspectionProgram EffectivenessStudy, “the state with avehicle safety inspectionprogram is likely to havearound 1.5 fewer fatalcrashes for every billionvehicle miles traveledthan the state with noprogram. That is about 200 fatalities that couldhave been prevented inone state.Base: n 1089

Components that were listed as essential for a PMVI:brakes, suspension, and tiresPlease list what inspection items you believe areessential to a PMVI program?Note: A word cloud was used to show top responses; for full results, please see Apendix10

Service technician respondents believe that more than aquarter of cars operate in an unsafe mannerWhat percentage of cars on the road do you believe are operating inan unsafe manner?61 - 70%4%51 - 60%8%41 - 50%7%31 - 40%16%Average: 27%21 - 30%33%11 - 20%14%1 - 10%15%None2%0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%AASA Key Takeaway:Many of these unsafecars on the road are dueto drivers not knowingwhat repairs need to bedone to their car. Withperiodic motor vehicleinspections, servicetechnicians have theopportunity to build arelationship with the endconsumer and educatethem on how to prolongthe life of their vehicleand have it operate in asafe manner.Base: n 11011

Nearly three quarters of respondents believe thatautonomous driving systems will be very important inregards to PMVIBased on your experience of maintaining vehicleelectrical systems, how important do you thinkinspection of autonomous driving and other vehicleassist technologies will be?5 - Very important61%74%413%3 - Neither important norunimportant17%22%1 - Not very important0%10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%AASA Key Takeaway:As the vehicle continuesto become moreautonomous, servicetechnician respondentsindicate that it willbecome crucial to haveregular inspections andtouch points with driversand their vehicles tocontinue to ensure thesafety of not only thosedriving the car buteveryone else on theroad.Base: n 11212

Majority, 66%, believe that having registration and PMVIconnected electronically would create a positive impactThis method is common in states where state inspections are mandatoryWhat impact do you believe it would have if the periodic motorvehicle inspection was tied electronically to the registration tothe vehicle (as opposed to a sticker)?Significant positive impact29%Positive impact37%No impact22%Negative impact7%Significant negative impact4%0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%Base: n 10713

Majority of respondents, 90%, feel there would be additionalbusiness generated if PMVI programs were implementedThis could tap into the 66 billion dollars of unperformed maintenance present in theautomotive aftermarket; the entire supply chain would benefitTo what degree do PMVI programs generate (or would generate)additional business for your shop?Significantly contributes to additional business26%Some contribution to additional business64%No contribution to additional business10%0%10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%Base: n 10814

Majority of respondents, 77%, feel more education is neededabout the importance of PMVI programsDo you believe more education is needed for theautomotive aftermarket about the importanceof PMVI ase: n 10715

Majority of respondents, 83%, indicated that moreinformation was needed about the value of PMVI programsDo you believe that state policymakers need moreinformation about the safety value of PMVIprograms for the motoring e: n 10816

Appendix A:Full Answers to Selected Questions17

Please list what inspection items you believeare essential to a PMVI program? (1/3)“All brake system components, all steering systemcomponents. all suspension system components, exteriorlights, tires.”“All essential, brakes suspension, lights, tires, insurance, etc”“All lighting, wipers, tires, brakes steering”“All safety items installed on the vehicle at the time ofmanufacture.”“Anything safety related”“Bks. suspension tires ex.”“BRAKE”“Brake inspections that check pad wear and brake systemconditions for rust and improperly installed components.Checking for loose suspension and steering items. Checkingtires for safety concerns.”“Brake lining (2/32 or above and not contaminated), brakefunction, brake warning indicator off, suspension tightness,tires above 2/32, windshield condition, wiper function, exteriorlights functioning, horn works, windows and lights not blackedout or obstructed, not lifted too high or lowered too low.”“Brakes - Tires – Suspension”“Brakes and chassis parts”“Brakes, ALL lighting, horn, suspension, vision includingcracked windshields and wipers”“BRAKES ALL ASPECTS, BRAKE LINES,HOSES,LIGHTINGALL AND OPERATION OF,STEERING ANDSUSPENSION,TIRES AND WHEELS, WIPERS ANDWASHERS, STRUCTURALERROSION,WINDSHIELD,WINDOWS,SEATBELTS, SEATOPERATION,HEATER,DEFROST OPERATION”“Brakes, front end, srs, seat belts, body condition, windowsand glass, tires, large leaks.”“Brakes, lights, glass, exhaust, structural rusting.”“Brakes, lights, horn,”“Brakes, Lights, Mirrors, Glass, Suspension”“Brakes, steering and suspension. Vision , wipers , lights.Tires , safety restraint systems.”“Brakes, steering, suspension, tires, lights, body/bumpers,seat belts, seats, air bags”“Brakes, steering, suspension, structural integrity”“Brakes, suspension, and exterior lighting”“Brakes, suspension, lights, wipers, tires”“Brakes, Suspension, Rusty brake and fuel lines”“Brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, lighting,”“Brakes, suspension, steering, lighting”“Brakes, suspension, steering, tires, glass, driver controls”“Brakes, suspension, tires, wiper blades, warning lights, fuelleaks, overall condition”18

Please list what inspection items you believeare essential to a PMVI program? (2/3)“Brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, lights, wipers, washers,mirrors, fluid leaks, ABS/SCS”“Brakes, tires Suspension”“Brakes, tires, dash warning lights, srs lights, seat belts,glass, wipers, prior unsafe crash damage, prior unsafe / subindustry standard repairs, broken lamps / bulbs burnt out, etc”“Brakes, Tires, Front Suspension Components, Lighting(especially brake-collision-avoidance lighting).”“Brakes, Tires, Lighting”“Brakes, Tires, Lights, Exhaust, Suspension, Emissions”“Brakes, Tires, Suspension, External Lighting”“BRAKES,BRAKE LINES SUSPENSION, STEERING,TIRES, LIGHTS, WIPERS,WASHERS TURN SIGNALS,FLASHERS,UNDERBODY DETERIOATION,EXHAUST”“Brakes. Suspension tires”“Brakes/Suspension, also prior collision repairs”“Chassis components, Tires, lighting, brakes.”“Front end parts, brakes, tires, steering parts, wheelbearings”“Front end, steering, front and rear suspension. Exhaustleaks. Glass, operable windows. Tires.”“Lights, brakes, tires, steering/suspension”“Lights, Suspension looseness, Brakes, Emissions,”“No politicians making technical automotive decisions, nogovernment profits from program, great place to start!”“Safety equipment - steering/ suspension/ tires/ brakes/ lights/basic accessories/seat belts/air bags if equipped/emissions”“Steering Suspension and brakes Communication. Commalerts one to emissions.”“Steering suspension brakes”“Steering, brakes, tires, suspension, frame, exhaust, safetyequipment”“Steering, Suspension, Brake, Air Bag, Seat Belt, &Emissions Systems”“Steering, suspension, tires, brakes, abs, lights, wipers,”“Steering, suspension, brakes, exhaust, fuel , lighting, safety”“Suspension and steering components.”“SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RESTRAINMENTSYSTEMS TIRES”“Suspension, brakes, lights, glass, steering, visible emissions,body damage”“Suspension, steering, brakes, lights, horn, signals, wipers”“Tires”“Tires , brakes, suspension, lights”“Tires Brakes Lights”19