When your vehicle passes inspection, it will be given an electronic authorization which reports that the vehicle has been inspected and registered as required by law. Your next inspection can be performed 90 days before your vehicle's registration expires. If you try to renew your registration and you have not had your vehicle inspected, the DMV will not process your registration and inform you that a passed inspection is needed to complete the process.
The NC Safety Inspection - $13.60
- All safety items (lights, tires, wiper blades, etc) are inspected in accordance with NC state regulations
- All emission devices (muffler, exhaust system, egr valve, catalytic convertor, etc) are inspected in accordance with NC state regulations
North Carolina has a new tool for fighting ozone-forming emissions from gasoline-operated vehicles. Capital Auto is required to use a more effective method for testing the air-pollution controls on vehicles. This is required on vehicles that are year model 1996 or newer. Diesel-operated vehicles are only equire an NC safety inspection.
The Motorcycle Inspection - $13.60
- All safety items (lights, tires, etc) are inspected in accordance with NC state regulations
- All emission devices are inspected in accordance with NC state regulations
The NC Emissions Inspection - $30.00
- Includes everything in the NC Safety Inspection ... Plus
- The vehicle's on-board diagnostic (OBD) is scanned and all systems are checked for proper operation
The NC Inspection Tint Test - $10.00
All windows with after-factory window tinting must be checked during the safety inspection. Windows may not be any darker than 35% visible light transmission when tested by our photometer. There are exceptions to the window tint standards, so please ask one of our team members if you have ant questions or concerns. All applicable windows are tested using a state approved and calibrated photometer.