No hidden fees. No surprises. All pricing published upfront — in Canadian Dollars before GST — so you know exactly what you're paying before we touch your vehicle.
CVIP & Labour Rates
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Shop Rates
All prices in Canadian dollars, before 5% GST. No surprises, no hidden fees. For a written quote, call us or use the contact form below.
Hourly Rates
Labour Rates
Professional service rates
Light-Duty
per hour
$125/hr
Heavy-Duty Truck
per hour
$150/hr
Dignostic Fee
Light-Duty
$125/hr
Diagnostic Fee
Heavy-Duty
$150/hr
CVIP Pricing
CVIP Inspection Rates
Alberta certified inspections
All CVIP prices include:
- Complete inspection per Alberta CVIP Manual (brakes, steering, suspension, lights/electrical, tires/wheels, frame/body, couplers/hitches)
- Mandatory wheel/drum removal and internal brake component checks (air, hydraulic, and electric systems)
- Inspection record, certificate, and decal (upon passing)
Excludes: Repairs (quoted separately), or re-inspections required if failed and repaired off-site after 10 days.
Medium Duty / Tractor
- 2 Axles: $350
- 3 Axles: $450
- Each additional axle: +$100
- Re-inspection $100
Semi Trailer
- 2 Axles: $320
- 3 Axles: $380
- Re-inspection $80
Gooseneck Trailer - Electric / Hydraulic Brakes
- 2 Axles: $280
- 3 Axles: $340
- Re-inspection $80
Electric and hydraulic brake systems require wheel/drum removal for proper internal inspection per Alberta CVIP Manual. Pricing reflects simplified system testing while maintaining compliance.
Additional fees:
- Environmental Disposal Fee: $12.00
- Shop Supplies/Miscellaneous: 11% labour & parts
- Prices before 5% GST
Every CVIP Includes
What We Check In Every Inspection
Our certified inspectors check every safety-critical system required by the Alberta CVIP program — nothing is skipped, everything is documented.
01 — Brakes
Brake System
Full air brake or hydraulic brake inspection including brake adjustment, lining thickness, drums, rotors, slack adjusters, and air system integrity testing.
02 — Steering
Steering & Suspension
Comprehensive inspection of steering and suspension components including tie rods, drag links, kingpins, bushings, shocks, springs, wheel bearings, and alignment-related wear to ensure safe and stable vehicle operation.
03 — Lighting
Lights & Electrical
All DOT-required lighting — headlights, taillights, marker lights, brake lights, turn signals, hazards, reflectors, and trailer connectors verified.
04 — Frame
Frame & Body
Frame rails, crossmembers, cab mounts, and body security checked for cracks, corrosion, unauthorized modifications, or structural compromise.
05 — Tires & Wheels
Tires, Wheels & Hubs
Tread depth, sidewall condition, inflation, wheel fastener torque, hub condition, and tire load rating compliance for all axle positions.
06 — Coupling
Coupling & Fifth Wheel
Fifth wheel jaw and locking mechanism, kingpin wear, landing gear, safety chains, and all trailer coupling hardware inspected and tested.
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From CVIP inspections and diagnostics to heavy-duty truck and trailer repairs, Action's Garage is your trusted service partner in Nisku. Contact us today for a quote or to schedule service at our fully equipped repair facility.
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