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Mechanic shop

Repairs andNC inspections

Every car we sell goes through this shop first. Yours can too — inspections, diagnostics and the everyday work that keeps a vehicle on the road.

What we handle

  • NC state inspection
  • Diagnostics and check engine
  • Brakes and rotors
  • Suspension and steering
  • Oil change and fluids
  • Tyres and alignment
  • Batteries, starters, alternators
  • AC and heating
  • Pre-purchase inspection

Inspections, straight

Do you do North Carolina state inspections?
Yes. North Carolina requires an annual safety inspection to renew a registration, and the inspection has to be done within 90 days of the renewal.
Does my vehicle need an emissions test in Charlotte?
Mecklenburg County is one of the North Carolina counties that requires an emissions inspection along with the safety inspection. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds need only the safety inspection.
What happens if I miss my inspection?
The DMV blocks your registration renewal until the vehicle passes inspection, so it is worth getting in before the sticker runs out.
Can you inspect a car I am buying from somebody else?
Yes. A pre-purchase inspection on a private-party car is one of the cheapest ways to avoid a very expensive mistake.

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