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Safety inspections and undercoating in Exeter, NH.

New Hampshire stopped requiring yearly inspection stickers in 2026. We still go over your car top to bottom when you want peace of mind.

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The Inspections sign over the Express Oil bays on Epping Road

Do I still need a sticker?

Not for most cars right now.

The state ended the yearly safety and emissions inspection program in early 2026, and stickers aren't being enforced. You're still responsible for keeping the car safe to drive. Commercial vehicles still need their federal inspection. Rules can change, so call us if you're not sure.

Good times for a safety check.

  • Before a long tripWe'll look at tires, brakes and the rest before you go.
  • After buying a used carKnow what you've got before something surprises you.
  • Before winterTires, brakes, wipers and lights matter most in the snow.
  • When something feels offA noise, a pull or a warning light.

What we check.

$24.95

Safety inspection

Most cars. Price may vary depending on the vehicle.

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  • BrakesPads, rotors and how the car stops.
  • TiresTread, sidewalls and pressure.
  • Steering and suspensionTie rods, ball joints, shocks and struts.
  • LightsHeadlights, brake lights, signals and plate light.
  • Wipers and glassWorn wipers are a cheap fix.
  • UnderneathExhaust, leaks, rust and the undercarriage.

Moved here with tint that's too dark for New Hampshire? We can remove window tint for a small fee.

Looking into an Express Oil service bay with a car on the lift

Undercoating, before the salt.

Road salt eats at the underside of a car every winter. Our rust-inhibiting undercoating covers the seams and joints where rust starts, and stays flexible so it doesn't crack.

  • Seam and joint coverageGets into the spots rust starts first.
  • Flexible and durableMoves with the car instead of flaking off.
  • We keep an eye on itWe'll look it over and tell you when it's time for a touch-up.

From our customers.

“Went there for an inspection sticker and was told that New Hampshire no longer requires stickers. They offered a safety only inspection at a reduced rate which I took advantage of for peace of mind.”
2023 Hyundai Elantra owner, CARFAX
“They carefully removed the tint for a small fee and I happily drove off. I will definitely be going back for other service needs!”
2018 Ford Fusion owner, CARFAX

While it's here.

Most people knock out a couple of things in one visit.

Want a second set of eyes on your car?

Call before you come in for a safety check or undercoating.

Find us on Epping Road.

Hours

Monday8:00 to 5:00
Tuesday8:00 to 5:00
Wednesday8:00 to 5:00
Thursday8:00 to 5:00
Friday8:00 to 5:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Oil changes need no appointment. Easy to get to from Stratham, Newfields, Brentwood, Kensington, Epping, Newmarket and Hampton.

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