NC State Auto Inspection (Cary, Apex: buy, DMV, live)

[Gabagole]

Hello. I live on the Cary / Morrisville border and have to get my car inspected. I went to a guy in Apex today and he said my car will not pass because my window tint is too dark. My car is a 2006 and will pass with easily if it wasnt for the tint. Does anyone know of a shop or inspection station that might be willing to " look the other way" on the tint. I really don't want to have to remove the tint. Please Help

[jnj873]

I have a question along the same lines, where can I go to get a list of what it inspect-able and what is not? My specific concern is anti-lock brakes; are they a fail-able item? Thanks so much, as usual!!!

[Desdemona123]

Originally Posted by jnj873

I have a question along the same lines, where can I go to get a list of what it inspect-able and what is not? My specific concern is anti-lock brakes; are they a fail-able item? Thanks so much, as usual!!!

Do you brakes work? Why would anti-lock breaks make a car fail? They are pretty standard these days on most cars.

[jnj873]

Brakes work fine, just that the anti lock brake light is on. Some states would fail you for this....

[Desdemona123]

Originally Posted by Mudpaws02

Hello. I live on the Cary / Morrisville border and have to get my car inspected. I went to a guy in Apex today and he said my car will not pass because my window tint is too dark. My car is a 2006 and will pass with easily if it wasnt for the tint. Does anyone know of a shop or inspection station that might be willing to " look the other way" on the tint. I really don't want to have to remove the tint. Please Help

I really doubt it. Tints are one thing that an officer can see. If you get pulled over, it's very easy to trace it back to the inspection station that last gave you a pass and they could lose their certification.

[ALT-X]

Originally Posted by Desdemona123

I really doubt it. Tints are one thing that an officer can see. If you get pulled over, it's very easy to trace it back to the inspection station that last gave you a pass and they could lose their certification.

She's right. You can definitely find a place that will look the other way, lot's of shady inspection spots around. Tint violations are good news for cops though, it's a misdemeanor charge (arrestable offense) and it's an easy way for us to get into (search) someone's car. It's not worth it, I'd advise you to get rid of the tint and get something that is legal (35%) or higher.

[saturnfan]

Here's the link. Brake part of safety inspection doesn't mention an ABS failure as a reject.

ABS might be just a loose sensor wire, so you might want to get it diagnosed by a dealer so you'll have the benefit of ABS in wet or slippery weather. I don't like ABS and would never buy it.

http://www.ncdot.org/DMV/vehicle_ser...nforcement.pdf