Tampa, Florida Mar 30, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) granted Sunshine Rebuilt the very first rebuilt inspection agency license in Tampa. Sunshine Rebuilt offers DMV-certified rebuilt inspections to car dealerships and private consumers starting today at 5820 East Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33619.
The Private Rebuilt Vehicle Inspection Program (PRVIP) was piloted in 2013 in Miami-Dade County. Based on favorable results, the FLHSMV expanded the program in October 2022, and recommended that Hillsborough County be authorized in statute to offer DMV-certified rebuilt inspections.
Before the passing of this law, dealerships were forced to drive to Miami to conduct inspections, or wait several weeks for an appointment with their local DMV. These additional expenses were passed onto consumers, leading to higher used car prices and fewer sales as a result. This law will keep local dollars in the local economy, as car dealers, gas stations, body shops, and local tag agencies all benefit from launching Tampa Bay’s very own rebuilt inspection infrastructure. Everyone wins with this private-public partnership.
“We are excited to partner with the Hillsborough Regional Office and to establish the highest industry standards in the State” said Yahilin Laseca, Co-Founder of Sunshine Rebuilt of Tampa. Mrs. Laseca helped launch the original Sunshine Rebuilt Inspections in Miami with her father Fernando Rodriguez and sister Yanet Colominas. She is thrilled to grow the family business, and is joined by her serial entrepreneur husband, Erick Laseca, to round out the team.
According to the Florida Senate impact report of 2022, “Expanding the PRVIP to … Hillsborough, … [county] may have a positive indeterminate impact on business opportunities for residents in those counties, and simultaneously it may have a negative indeterminate impact on PRVIP operators in Miami-Dade County as vehicles may be inspected at locations in counties closer the registered owner’s location.”
Sunshine Rebuilt is celebrating its grand opening on March 31st at 10 am with the ribbon cutting at 11 am. The public is invited to celebrate the occasion and to welcome the first private rebuilt inspections agency to Tampa. The grand opening includes special guests from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, food, and drinks.
About Sunshine Rebuilt: Sunshine Rebuilt is a DMV-certified rebuilt inspection agency, with a focus on speed, accuracy, and customer service. We are the only agency offering certified DMV inspections in Tampa and are contracted with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Our vision is to help make the roads safer, while protecting consumers and streamlining the process for our local automotive industry.
Media Contact
Sunshine Rebuilt Inspections of Tampa erick.laseca@gmail.com Erick Laseca 5820 East Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33619 http://www.sunshinerebuilt.com
