To pass a North Carolina state inspection, a vehicle must meet safety and emissions standards. This includes functioning lights, brakes, tires, wipers, and seatbelts, as well as ensuring that the exhaust system is intact and that no excessive emissions are produced. Additionally, vehicles must have a valid registration and insurance. If the vehicle fails the inspection, necessary repairs must be made before re-inspection.
There are many requirements in North Carolina that must be met in order for a car to pass inspection. However, one cannot have the check engine light on, in order to pass a car inspection.
In North Carolina, a used car dealer cannot legally sell a car that won't pass inspection or has an invalid inspection sticker without disclosing this information to the buyer. The dealer must ensure that the vehicle meets state inspection requirements before selling it. If the car does not pass inspection, it must be repaired and pass before it can be sold. Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in penalties for the dealer.
In North Carolina, a car with a cracked windshield may not pass inspection if the crack obstructs the driver's view. The inspection guidelines specify that any damage to the windshield that affects visibility, especially in the driver's line of sight, could lead to a failed inspection. It's best to repair or replace the windshield before the inspection to ensure compliance with state regulations.
No, I just took my 2003 caravan in today (9/28/09) and it failed (NC inspection also). Good luck!
Yup! Just failed mine without one...
No they do not. There is no state where it is a legal requirement.
Fix the cause of the code that turned the light on.
In NC. it should be more than $250. I do not know about other states.
No it will not. If the car is relatively new, the airbag system may be under warranty.
No, a cracked driver's side mirror will not pass a North Carolina inspection. The law requires all mirrors to be intact and functional to ensure safe driving. If the crack obstructs your view or compromises the mirror's effectiveness, it must be repaired or replaced before the vehicle can pass inspection.
As much as the shop charges. Vehicle inspections are done by private businesses, not a state office, and the inspection cost isn't standardized in any way. I believe I paid ~$40 last time I had an NC vehicle inspection done in Garner.
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