Pennsylvania State Inspection Classes
New Castle School of Trades offers Pennsylvania State Inspection classes to help automotive professionals earn their state inspection certification. These classes provide hands-on training and in-depth instruction on Pennsylvania’s vehicle safety inspection regulations, ensuring that students understand the standards required to inspect and certify vehicles legally. Whether you’re an experienced mechanic looking to expand your credentials or just starting in the automotive industry, our state inspection classes can provide the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Enroll today to take the next step in your automotive career with expert training from New Castle School of Trades!
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Category Test Costs
Category 1 Inspection License: $180.00
(passenger cars, trucks 17,000 pounds or less, trailers less than 10,000 pounds)
Category 2 Motorcycle Inspection License: $180.00
(Motorcycles, vehicles that do not travel on more than 3 wheels)
Category 3 Inspection License: $180.00
(Trucks over 17,000 pounds and trailers over 10,000 pounds and buses)
*A CDL is not required to earn this license
Category 4 Enhanced Inspection License: $60.00 (standalone testing)
Add on Category Test Costs
Additional Category 2 Inspection License: $60.00
(Motorcycles, vehicles that do not travel on more than 3 wheels)
Additional Category 3 Inspection License: $60.00
(Trucks over 17,000 pounds and trailers over 10,000 pounds and buses)
*A CDL is not required to earn this license
Retaking Category Test Fee: $20.00
Retaking or Rescheduling a Tactile Test Fee: $20.00
Class Dates and Times
January 2025
14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd — 4:00PM to 8:00PM EST
April 2025
15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th — 4:00PM to 8:00PM EST
July 2025
15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th — 4:00PM to 8:00PM EST
October 2025
14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd — 4:00PM to 8:00PM EST