The state ended its annual mandatory vehicle inspection process, but a recently filed lawsuit leaves the fate of the program in a judge’s hands.

The suit was filed by the company that makes emissions-testing equipment. They allege the state would violate the federal Clean Air Act by repealing mandatory vehicle inspections, set to take effect ...

NASHUA, N.H. — New Englanders know how rapidly rust can ruin a vehicle, especially after DPW crews put down salt to melt snow and ice during the winter. I’ve had at least two or three older cars fail ...

New Hampshire included a provision in its 2026 budget to eliminate car inspection requirements earlier this year. Folks who ...

As of Jan. 31, 2026, NH car owners will no longer have to have their vehicles go through a mandated annual safety inspection. If you’re one of those who want to stand up and shout “Hooray”, thinking ...

Jeff Chaplain, owner of Village Street Garage in Penacook, works on a vehicle on Thursday. Chaplain is an independent car repair operation but has no problem with the dealerships. He can get all the ...