SUGGESTED MESSAGING FOR MEMBERS TO USE WITH CUSTOMERS • Safety doesn’t expire just because inspections do. Regular vehicle checkups are still critical to keeping you, your family and others safe on the road. • We’re here for you. Our certified technicians and facilities remain the best resource to catch dangerous problems before they become costly — or tragic. • Maintenance isn’t optional — it’s essential. Just because you’re not required to have an inspection doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take proactive care of your vehicle. • We’ll help you stay safe. Ask us about safety checks, preventative maintenance services and scheduling regular inspections — even after 2026. • Trust the experts. Many safety systems can’t be assessed with the naked eye. Let trained professionals evaluate your brakes, suspension, steering, tires and emissions components. • Make informed choices. Don’t wait for a breakdown — or worse — to address safety concerns. As always, NHADA is your partner and resource. We’ll continue to provide information, updates and tools to support you in navigating this transition. Thank you for standing with us in support of safer roads and responsible vehicle ownership. Stay tuned — and stay engaged. To watch the full interview on WMUR, scan the QR code. https://www.wmur.com/article/closeup-stateinspection-motor-vehicles-end-safety/65307699 BY JASON LACROIX CHAIRMAN, NHADA AFTER THE REPEAL, OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY REMAINS A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR You may have seen me recently on WMUR discussing the repeal of New Hampshire’s vehicle safety inspection program, now set to end on Jan. 31, 2026. Like many of you, I watched with deep frustration as a nearly century-old safeguard was stripped away — not through open debate or consensus — but through a last-minute political maneuver hidden within the state’s budget bill. While this is undoubtedly a loss for roadway safety, I want to be clear: NHADA is still here, and we remain firmly committed to keeping your vehicles — and your customers — safe. After the dust settles from political rhetoric, it’s the people of New Hampshire — especially those who care about properly maintaining their vehicles — who are left with questions. The lawmakers behind this repeal claim Section 266:1 of the RSA still mandates safe vehicle components, but that’s misleading. Without inspections, who enforces these mandates? The truth is only licensed automotive professionals with the proper training and equipment — like you — are in any position to properly evaluate a vehicle’s condition. A wrench or a flashlight is not a replacement for a vehicle lift, a trained eye or diagnostic tools. The new law effectively removes enforcement, leaving safety in the hands of the vehicle owner alone — and that leaves far too much to chance. As NHADA continues to explore the implications of this repeal, we’ll keep pushing for a future that respects both liberty and responsibility. Until then, I encourage you to help carry this message forward in your own businesses and communities. 6
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