In Ontario, a vehicle branded salvage cannot be plated or driven until it passes a structural inspection and is re-branded rebuilt. NextGen Auto Experts Inc. provides structural inspection in Toronto and helps owners, rebuilders and dealers get through the salvage to rebuilt Ontario process without surprises.
Because we are also a full collision repair and mechanical shop, we can identify, repair and re-inspect structural issues under one roof, saving you time and repeat trips.
What Is a Structural Inspection Certificate in Ontario?
A structural inspection certificate in Ontario (SIC) confirms that a salvage vehicle has been properly repaired and that its structure meets the standards set by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). An MTO structural inspection must be carried out by a Motor Vehicle Inspection Station licensed for structural inspections. The certificate, together with a Safety Standards Certificate and the required paperwork, is what lets ServiceOntario change the vehicle’s status from salvage to rebuilt.
Salvage Vehicle Inspection Ontario — What We Check
A salvage vehicle inspection in Ontario is far more detailed than a regular safety check. Our inspection examines the parts of the vehicle that protect you in a crash:
- Frame rails, sub-frames and cross-members
- Unibody structure, pillars, rocker panels and roof
- Measurements of key structural points against factory dimensions
- Weld quality and sectioning repair methods
- Airbag system and supplemental restraint components
- Doors, hood and trunk fit and alignment
- Proof of repairs and receipts for major components
Rebuilt Vehicle Inspection Toronto — The Salvage to Rebuilt Process
Here is how a typical rebuilt vehicle inspection in Toronto works with us:
- Pre-inspection: we assess the vehicle and tell you what needs attention before the official inspection.
- Repair: any structural, body or mechanical repairs are completed using proper procedures.
- Structural inspection: a licensed inspection of the vehicle’s structure, with a certificate issued on a pass.
- Safety Standards Certificate: the mechanical safety inspection required to plate the vehicle.
- ServiceOntario: you take the certificates and documents to ServiceOntario to re-brand the vehicle as rebuilt.
Frame Inspection & Unibody Inspection in Toronto
Buying a used car with an accident history? Not every damaged car is branded salvage. A pre-purchase frame inspection in Toronto or unibody inspection in Toronto tells you whether a previous collision has left hidden damage. A professional structural damage inspection of a car can save you thousands and protect your family. We look for kinked rails, non-factory welds, misaligned panel gaps and uneven tire wear that point to structural problems.
Vehicle Structural Repair Toronto
If the vehicle does not pass, we can complete the vehicle structural repair in Toronto in-house: frame straightening on a frame machine, structural panel replacement following OEM procedures, corrosion repair and airbag system restoration. Then we re-inspect, all in one place.
Signs You Need Structural Inspection Service
- Your vehicle ownership shows a "salvage" brand
- You bought a salvage vehicle at auction and want to plate it
- You have finished rebuilding a vehicle and need it certified
- A used car you are buying has a collision history
- Uneven panel gaps or doors that will not close properly
- The car pulls or wears tires unevenly after an accident
