An Out of Province Inspection ensures your vehicle meets Alberta’s safety and equipment standards.
The inspection must be performed in a licensed facility by a journeyperson technician who is licensed to perform Out of Province Inspections by the Vehicle Inspection Program. The inspection can take up to 2 hours on average but may vary based on the type of vehicle.
Inspection facilities determine the cost of an inspection or re-inspection and must post those costs in plain sight. We encourage you to contact various facilities to determine your best option.
After passing an official Out-of-Province Vehicle Inspection, Alberta Transportation gives you two weeks (14 days) to register your out-of-province vehicle. Following that, you must obtain a new inspection report to register your vehicle.
If your vehicle fails the inspection, Alberta Transportation gives you 10 days from the original inspection date to repair it. However, after 10 days, a full inspection fee assessment will be applied.
Vehicles repaired and presented for re-inspection within these 10 days will only require verification of the outlined necessary repairs.
In numerous instances, privately-owned vehicles imported to Alberta require a one-time out-of-province inspection. Such inspections ensure the vehicle complies with all the safety standards mandated in the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations MVAR.
Furthermore, if you are relocating from another province, you must complete the inspection to register your vehicle because different provinces in Canada have different safety requirements.
Inspections are a simple safety and mechanical assessment performed by a qualified journeyman mechanic authorized by Alberta Transportation’s Vehicle Inspection Program. It takes approximately two hours to complete the inspection and involves almost all components of a vehicle, including:
At Gustafson Auto Clinic, we offer a variety of tires, wheels, and services to enhance your vehicle’s performance. Our friendly service staff will quickly set up your vehicle with a high-quality tire that is right for you.
We do more than sell tires. Our ASE-certified technicians will take care of all your automotive needs. From brakes to tune-ups, we know the business and can help you with almost any problem or concern.
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Called for a quote on a pretty difficult to order part. Sadie was super kind and understanding and even helped explain to me what the part does on my...
Called for a quote on a pretty difficult to order part. Sadie was super kind and understanding and even helped explain to me what the part does on my vehicle!
Highly recommend this shop. I broke down in Athabasca, left my vehicle at their shop and they got it in the next day! The communication was excellent...
Highly recommend this shop. I broke down in Athabasca, left my vehicle at their shop and they got it in the next day! The communication was excellent and they fixed my vehicle very quickly and for a very reasonable price.
The staff was very personable and knowledgeable on what my needs were. Communication was excellent…… I had them do an out of province vehicle inspecti...
The staff was very personable and knowledgeable on what my needs were. Communication was excellent…… I had them do an out of province vehicle inspection in the past which I was pleased with the work and honesty they gave…. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good quality automotive work….
I took my older Ford F-150 up to Gustafson's, I knew the brakes needed servicing, and I asked them to check into a wobble in the steering. The news wa...
I took my older Ford F-150 up to Gustafson's, I knew the brakes needed servicing, and I asked them to check into a wobble in the steering. The news was not great! But the thoroughness of the description of the issues was very good, I appreciate the time Kevin took to go over things. I had two recommendations to try Gustafson's and I'm glad I did so.
awesome amazing to deal with, highly recommend
Great service. Front desk very knowledgeable and friendly. If you want piece of mind with safety first you need personalized service from people you c...
Great service. Front desk very knowledgeable and friendly. If you want piece of mind with safety first you need personalized service from people you can trust.
Booked my Mom’s SUV in for a diagnostic check and repair on her AC system. The service advisor was amazing to deal with. I’ve used Gustafson’s quite a...
Booked my Mom’s SUV in for a diagnostic check and repair on her AC system. The service advisor was amazing to deal with. I’ve used Gustafson’s quite a few times in the past and I’ve never had issues with the quality of work. I’d highly recommend them.
Fantastic recent experience at Gustafson's Trail Tire Auto! Knowledgeable and friendly staff, you can really tell they treat their team well - it's re...
Fantastic recent experience at Gustafson's Trail Tire Auto! Knowledgeable and friendly staff, you can really tell they treat their team well - it's reflected in the way they treat their customers.
Great service. Shuttled me around town several times. Friendly personal treatment and interaction. Highly recommended!!
Got a flat 10 minutes from town. They were able to get me in right away and back on the road!
Kevin has helped me a lot over the last few years…and the work on my vehicle was fast and done right..will be a regular customer
Always exceptional care and service! Appreciate the personal customer service and advice.
Recently had my Jeep re-geared with Gustafson’s. Would highly recommend! They went above and beyond to ensure I was completely satisfied with the work...
Recently had my Jeep re-geared with Gustafson’s.
Would highly recommend! They went above and beyond to ensure I was completely satisfied with the work they had completed.
Superb Proffessional Service.
Modern shop with highly skilled and trained techs. Walk in the door and you'll feel at home. Great place
Amazing service, very knowledgeable staff, well organized.
Fair pricing and great customer service!
Support local.
Was a great visit , I was looked after right away and they always meet my expectations
I had a really good experience at Gustafson’s Auto last week. Fantastic service, staff are super friendly, and had my vehicle fixed up quickly for me....
I had a really good experience at Gustafson’s Auto last week. Fantastic service, staff are super friendly, and had my vehicle fixed up quickly for me. Thanks so much for helping me out! Appreciate all the staff there. Definitely will be going back. Thank you 🙏 😊
The service I received at Gustafsons was great. I was treated with respect, the issue with my SUV was explained and repaired and the bill was reasonab...
The service I received at Gustafsons was great. I was treated with respect, the issue with my SUV was explained and repaired and the bill was reasonable. I highly recommend Gustafson’s for their honesty and really good service. Judy Barr
Fixed issues caused by another garage. Block heater also replaced. Also were the only ones that would replace my battery in my garage remote for me.
Did an out of province inspection for me. Worked with me to get a couple of issues repaired in a timely and economical manner. Very happy with their s...
Did an out of province inspection for me. Worked with me to get a couple of issues repaired in a timely and economical manner. Very happy with their service!
Excellent service!! I would highly recommend taking your vehicle there for repairs or servicing!
Super friendly staff and amazing service! Had me booked in quickly and back on the road. Sincere thanks, will be doing business here in the future.
Extremely nice people and really easy to work with over the phone and in person, have saved me lots compared to other mechanics.
Been taking my Kia to Gustafson’s in Athabasca for 13 years ! Wonderful friendly honest excellent service I can recommend to anyone. Thank you sincere...
Been taking my Kia to Gustafson’s in Athabasca for 13 years ! Wonderful friendly honest excellent service I can recommend to anyone. Thank you sincerely
Appreciate the friendly customer service and reasonable pricing. Vehicle was ready ahead of schedule. Great local business!
First time coming in . Place was very warm and welcoming :) staff were super friendly . Completed what I needed done in a timely manner. Will definite...
First time coming in . Place was very warm and welcoming :) staff were super friendly . Completed what I needed done in a timely manner. Will definitely go there again :)
Great staff. Good experience. Only fixed what I asked them to fix, nothing more. Quote was bang on and very detailed.
Always get great friendly service there.
Very straight forward,greet customer service,Gustafson’s auto clinic has true leaders and greet staff,very happy with my business there!!!!
They provided prompt professional service and had my car back on the road in no time!