At present, 25 of Pennsylvania’s counties require state inspections for cars; however, there has been talk of discontinuing annual inspections due to a variety of factors. This brings up the question,  does PA vehicle inspections need to be done annually ? One of the proposed options is to eliminate inspections during the first two years of car ownership. Others feel the inspections aren’t necessary at all. It’s important to understand  why state inspections are important  for safety.