Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist

Streamline Vehicle Safety Inspections with Paperform

Running an auto service center, garage, or dealership means conducting thorough vehicle safety inspections day in and day out. Whether you're performing state-mandated safety checks, pre-purchase inspections, or routine maintenance assessments, this Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist template transforms a paper-heavy process into a streamlined digital workflow.

Built specifically for mechanics, service advisors, and automotive professionals, this template covers all critical safety systems—brakes, lights, tires, emissions, suspension, and steering—in an organized, easy-to-complete format that works on any device. Technicians can complete inspections from the shop floor using a tablet or smartphone, eliminating clipboard chaos and illegible handwriting.

Why Paperform for Automotive Inspections

This template leverages Paperform's conditional logic to show relevant follow-up questions based on inspection results, making the process faster and more accurate. When a component fails, technicians can immediately document the specific issue and recommended repairs. The built-in digital signature capture ensures compliance and creates a complete audit trail for every inspection.

Automate your post-inspection workflow with Stepper: Once an inspection is submitted, use Stepper to automatically generate customer-facing reports, send results via email or SMS, create repair estimates in your shop management system, schedule follow-up appointments, and keep your CRM updated—all without manual data entry.

Get legally binding signatures with Papersign: For inspections that require customer acknowledgment or certification documentation, seamlessly send inspection reports through Papersign for secure eSignatures, creating a complete compliance record that's automatically linked to the original inspection.

Perfect for independent mechanics, dealership service departments, fleet maintenance teams, inspection stations, and mobile mechanics who need professional, compliant safety documentation that saves time and reduces errors.