Vehicle Inspections in Clayton, North Carolina

Vehicle Inspections

Types and Reasons for Vehicle Inspection

There are lots of reasons you might request a vehicle inspection. At Clayton Lube & Tune in Clayton, North Carolina, we’ve got you covered for all of them. Many of our clients rely on us for period safety inspections. For instance, they’ll request a routine check of their braking system to make sure they’re able to make timely stops. Also, prospective buyers know they can always use us as a resource. Pre-purchase inspection is important so that you know you’re getting what you were promised and that the auto you’re buying is mechanically sound. Furthermore, you’ll need annual state inspections (to include emissions testing) for vehicles registered in this state. See us for all your vehicle inspection needs at 9641 US-70 BUS W Clayton, NC 27520 just down from Hwy. 42 East. It’s easy to make an appointment in our online system or by calling 919-879-8282.

State Requirements and Emissions

To renew your annual vehicle registration in North Carolina, you’ll need to first get a vehicle inspection. As you might guess, it includes a full list of safety checkpoints. These include assessing your brakes, windshield wipers, horn, all exterior lighting, etc. The state also requires emissions testing as part of the annual review. State sanctioned inspection stations are asked to visually scan for evidence of tampering with the emissions and exhaust system. Also, we have to connect your auto to the computerized OBD-II for an analysis of the exhaust system component function. This complies with federal law that mandates all cars sold in the US beginning in 1996 to provide universal trouble codes for problem identification. The underlying premise is to prevent excessive emissions that damage the environment. That’s also why your car is equipped with the check engine light to alert you to potential exhaust/emissions issues. When you bring your automobile to us, we hope that it’s in compliance and that you’re on your way soon. However, if there is a problem that keeps your vehicle from passing inspection, we can make the necessary repairs for you because we’re a full service repair shop servicing all makes and models.

Your Personal Vehicle Inspection Station

Let Clayton Lube & Tune become your personal vehicle inspection station. We’re open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm to check out your car. Additionally, we enjoy getting to know you as a client because great customer service is just as important to us as outstanding mechanical care. Should there be an issue that needs correcting, we’re glad to make that repair for you on any make or model. Also, you can feel good about spending your repair dollars here. We abide by the TechNet Code of Ethics, and we backed our work by a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty.