SGI Inspections

SGI Safety Inspections Out of province Inspections in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. So you bought a car?

SGI Safety Inspections

Out of province Inspections in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

So you bought a car from out of province. Now what? It's super simple! You bring the car down to Performance Plus, a Certified SGI Inspection Station, and our team of mechanics will perform an inspection using the required SGI Checklist and do a wheel alignment check for $129! If your vehicle meets SGI minimum requirements, you take a copy of the inspection to a SGI license issuer and buy your plates! Easy!

Although, if your vehicle doesn’t meet the minimum requirements, the Performance Plus team will give you a “no strings attached” quote for the repairs! You can repair the vehicle yourself and bring it back to us at no charge for the passing grade.

SGI and police officers have the authority to check any vehicle for safety to ensure it has been reliably maintained. If you're asked to have your vehicle inspected or repaired and you don't comply:

• your vehicle's registration and insurance may be cancelled
• your registration renewal may be refused
• you won't be able to register your vehicle until you have it repaired or inspected.
• Performance Plus is a Certified SGI Inspection Station based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We specialize in SGI Inspections ensuring all vehicles are maintained to the safety standards required by Saskatchewan law.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does SGI want to see during the inspection process?

   Our mechanics are ensuring the following:
   • Is the windshield crack free?
   • Are all of your lights working?
   • Are your brakes in good condition? Grooves on the rotors? Pads look thin?
   • Are your tires in good condition? Low tread? Is the tire cracked?
   • Is the wheel alignment within specification? Does the car pull to one side?
   • Does the exhaust have leaks? Does the car have a muffler?

2. How much does an out of province inspection cost in SK?

   • Out of province inspection in Saskatoon, SK costs $129.

3. What is required for an out of province inspection in Saskatchewan?

   • We need your full name and mailing address. Also, your vehicle year, make and model to book your inspection.
   • Car must be washed and interior empty of belongings.

4. What does out of province inspection include?

   • The mechanical fitness portion of the out of province vehicle inspection involves virtually all vehicle components including exhaust systems, driveline, steering, suspension, braking systems, wiring and lights, tires, glass, wipers, defrosters and a wheel alignment check.

5. We use an SGI supplied checklist that we fill out and submit. To PASS, the vehicle has to be up to SGI vehicle standards.

   • The SGI out of province vehicle inspection check list is here DOWNLOAD SGI INSPECTION LIST

6. Do I have to pay for a 2nd inspection if the vehicle fails?

   • NO, Performance Plus will perform the reinspection for FREE if it is repaired within 30 days from the original inspection. The only exception is if we have to remove any parts or check the wheel alignment again.

7. Can Performance Plus repair any failed items?

   • YES, we offer the best prices on auto parts of your choice and a competitive labor rate.

8. How soon can I buy license plates after the inspection?

   • You can register and buy your license plates immediately after the inspection, there is even a license issuer 2 blocks away.

9. How long can you drive in Saskatchewan with out of province plates?

   • 90 days, if you're a Saskatchewan resident with a Saskatchewan vehicle registration, a non-resident may drive your vehicle out of province for up to 90 days in a calendar year.