Used cars in New Jersey should attract significant attention following a recent announcement by the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).

Effective January 1 2010, used vehicles will no longer require a full inspection until they are at least four years old.

Acting MVC chief administrator Shawn Sheekey said that the motivation behind the change was to reduce the volume at inspection facilities and to save time for motorists, NJ.com reports.

“This is a common sense decision to move to a four-year inspection for these types of vehicles,” said Sheekey. “The change only effects used vehicles that are in the first four years of their lifespan so the owners of these late model cars and trucks will now have one less item to take care of after their purchase.”

For car buyers who purchase a used vehicle with a valid, up-to-date sticker, no inspection will be required until the sticker expires. If the vehicle does not have a valid inspection sticker, the buyer will be given a form during the registration process and must go to a certified inspection facility to conclude the process.

The popularity of used cars in New Jersey should grow in light of the MVC’s recent announcement.