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Info for Dealers, Fleets, Repair Shops

Information for Dealers, Fleets and Repair Shops

Pre-paid coupons simplify multiple tests

If you operate a car dealership, a vehicle fleet or repair shop and frequently visit our testing stations, paying for the emissions test is easy with pre-paid coupons. Eliminate sending your drivers out with cash, credit cards or blank checks and simply purchase a set of pre-paid coupons in advance. For more information contact our Vehicle Inspection Technical Center at 971-673-1630 x 0 or e-mail VIPInfo.

On-lot testing: Let us come to you

Using On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) technology, DEQ's Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) can quickly and easily provide testing services for most 1996 and newer model vehicles. Best of all, the test is portable. That means DEQ can come to you!

On-lot Emissions Testing is one way we can help your business save time and money. By testing "on-site" you avoid lines and save time for you and your employees while lowering fuel costs, eliminating unnecessary miles on vehicles and protecting your inventory. Your vehicles stay cleaner and stay on the lot.

How it works:

  • Preference given to 10 cars or more
  • DEQ arrives at your lot
  • DEQ tests your 1996 and newer vehicles
  • DEQ issues certificates for passing cars
  • Certificates are valid for 6 months
  • Pre-paid coupons simplify payment
  • Cost for the service is $26.00 per certificate
  • There is no charge for non-passing vehicles

DEQ will need:

  • A designated testing area
  • An attendant person to organize and move vehicles
  • Approved payment upon completion
For more information or to make an appointment
telephone Dave Ayres 503-703-2775
Mike Moullet 503-688-3971

DEQ-Recognized Auto Repair Shops

DEQ maintains a list of Recognized Auto Repair Shops in the Portland and Medford areas. The list is not a recommendation. It is a consumer guide to repair facilities that have the required diagnostic equipment and trained technicians available to make emission testing related adjustments and repairs.

If you are the owner of an auto repair facility and are interested in becoming a Recognized Auto Repair Shop, please contact DEQ's Vehicle Inspection Program at 971-673-1630 x 0.

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For more information about the Vehicle Inspection Program email VIP Info or call:

Portland-Metro Area: 503-229-5066
Rogue Valley: 541-776-6145
Toll Free in Oregon: 877-476-0583
Hearing Impaired: 711

For more information about Air Quality call 503-229-5359 or email.

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Headquarters: 811 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204-1390
Phone: 503-229-5696 or toll free in Oregon 1-800-452-4011
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