Timing your inspection strategically can save significant time waiting.
Best Days of the Week
Ideal: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Shortest wait times
- Best availability
- Staff less rushed
Avoid: Monday and Friday
- Monday: Weekend backlog
- Friday: Everyone finishing before weekend
- Saturday: Busiest day at shops that are open
Best Times of Day
- Early morning: First appointment before walk-ins pile up
- Early afternoon (1-2 PM): Lunch rush is over
Best Months
- Slow (ideal): February, March, September, early November
- Busy (avoid): January, April, June-August, December
Birth Month Strategy
Go at the beginning of your birth month or up to 2 months early. Your new sticker still expires end of your birth month next year.