Again it has been a few months since my last blog but a lot of new and exciting things have occurred in these past months. I have transferred over to our Honda dealership and I have grown stronger as a level 4 technician. I have gained some experience in the hybrid vehicles, wheel alignments, and plenty more. One of the biggest advantages for my move is getting my vehicle safety certification. The dealership signed me up, I challenged the test, did the practical and I am now recognized to perform motor vehicle safeties.

I’m sure most of you know, but when you buy or sell a vehicle it is necessary to get a safety done at a vehicle inspection station (any shop or dealer that is licensed). The safety is required before the buyer can license or put insurance on a vehicle. The safety is a basic check with sections and categories that include inspections of items that allow for safe operation of the vehicle. Some of items we inspect are suspension (bushings, springs, shocks, tie rods, steering system, ball joints etc.), brake components and brake measurements, all lights, and a road test for drive-ability problems. As a technician it is my responsibility to make sure that vehicles are safe to be on our roads.