The Inspection Regulations and Procedures course with instructor Eric McCray will prepare you to take the test required for certification as an official Vehicle Safety Inspection Mechanic in PA. The Tools Course is designed to prepare students for the tactile, written and base of the licensing process. Students will be tested in 3 areas (base, category written, and category tactile) and must receive at least score 80% to pass. Students will have two attempts at each portion of the test to pass. If a student fails any of the testing categories twice, they will be required to retake (and pay) the PA State Inspection and Tools course. No refunds will be issued for the first attempt at the class. Additionally, to receive your motorcycle inspection license, you must have a valid motorcycle license prior to class. This course will be held in the automotive technology center of the Corry Area Career & Technology Center at the Corry Area Middle-High School (534 E. Pleasant St., Corry). Participants must be 18, have a valid driver’s license and a mechanical background.  The required five sessions will be held in 2026 on October 19 (Mon.), 20 (Tues.), and 22 (Thurs.) from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and October 26 (Mon.) and 27 (Tues.) from 4:30-7:30 p.m.  Certification categories are cars/light trucks, motorcycles, and heavy trucks.  The cost is $260 for one inspection category, $300 for two inspection categories, and $340 for all three categories.  Retests are $40 each. Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405 ext. 1004.

Manuals will be provided and will be available for pick-up prior to the start of the course for a required reading assignment due before the first night of class. The manuals are available for pick-up at the Corry Hi-Ed, 221 N. Center Street, Corry, PA  Mon-Thurs. 8a-4:30p, and Fridays 8a-3p. If are unable to pick-up your booklet during those times, please call the Corry Hi-Ed to make alternative arrangements. 

If you already have a valid Pennsylvania inspection license and want to add another category, this is your opportunity.  The cost for adding category I, II, or III to existing licenses is $90 for one category/$130 for two categories. The cost for adding Enhanced or Document review is $70. You will study on your own from your own manual. This special testing (written portion) session will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Corry Area High School Career & Technology Center at 6:30 p.m. The tactile portion of testing will be scheduled with the instructor. Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

OTHER INFORMATION:  Study on your own with the Self Study Training and Reference Guide (PennDOT Publication 645 for Add Enhanced or Document Review or Publication 45 for all other categories)

Test retakes for all categories are $40 each.  These retakes will be arranged by the instructor.  

Tactile exam are $90 per category. Exams will be scheduled by the instructor.