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TLC inspection in NYC: what is checked and how to prepare
A failed inspection means another trip to Queens, and the car cannot carry passengers until it passes. Several of the items the TLC tests are easy to check in advance. Here is what the TLC inspects and how to get ready.
Who is inspected, and how often
- For-hire vehicles (Uber, Lyft, black cars): every two years, at the TLC facility in Woodside.
- Yellow cabs: three inspections a year. The first is done at any NYS DMV inspection station during the month the sticker expires; the second and third at Woodside.
- Green cabs: every six months.
Where it happens
The TLC Safety and Emissions Inspection Facility is at 24-55 BQE West, Woodside, NY 11377. It is a New York State licensed inspection facility.
What is checked
The TLC lists the systems it tests:
- Brakes
- Seatbelts
- Lights
- Suspension components
- Emissions systems
How to get ready
Bring your Toyota in a week or two before your appointment. A free brake inspection and a free tire and alignment check show you the condition of your brakes, tires and alignment, and leave you time to fix anything we find.
Check the simple things yourself too: every bulb working, wipers that clear the glass, no warning lights on the dashboard.