Safety & Emissions Testing in Gastonia, NC

Automotive Safety & Emissions Testing in Gastonia, NC

A safety and emissions test in North Carolina and most other states have a similar process, consists of a mechanic who visually inspects the car or truck for working windshield wipers; properly working headlamps, taillights, and brake lights; appropriate amount of tire tread, along with any other aspect of the vehicle which might not be working properly.

Then, they plug into the car's computer to make sure there are no mechanical problems. With some make and models, the computer can determine if emissions are being maintained at safe levels, or perhaps with an older vehicle, a separate test might have to be performed to check the emission levels.

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Why Vehicle Safety & Emissions Tests Must Be Conducted

For most drivers, the immediate motivation for having a safety and emissions inspection is because it's required by law. There are actually more practical considerations than legal requirements. For some people, the emissions inspection is necessary for environmental concerns and to assure the car isn't polluting the atmosphere.

For others, it's a safety concern. Even if the driver isn't concerned for their own safety and that of their passengers, it's unsafe for other drivers if they can't see the car, if the driver can't see well under certain weather or lighting conditions, or if the driver's attention is distracted from the road by mechanical problems. Such considerations explain the legal formality of regular safety inspections.

What Happens if Your Ford Isn't Tested

Outside of the practical aspects of personal safety and perhaps recognizing a minor problem before it becomes a more expensive repair, there are legal ramifications for driving a vehicle without proper safety and emissions inspection. If the lack of inspection is caught in a routine traffic stop or investigation of a traffic accident, there will be an additional fine for either the driver or owner of the vehicle, possibly both.

Further, even if an accident was technically one driver's fault, it can potentially become the driver's fault who hadn't had the safety inspection in legal terms and insurance responsibility. Even if such a situation doesn't occur, the North Carolina DMV won't issue a license plate and registration renewal for a car that hasn't passed the safety and emissions inspection.

A Local Dealer You Can Trust for Safety Inspections - Tindol Ford

Because of state-mandated laws and fees concerning inspections, many local mechanics have stopped conducting them, but an authorized local dealer such as Tindol Ford in Gastonia, NC, serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas of Mt. Holly and Belmont offer the service as a convenience for the community. You'll find our technicians to be professional and courteous, and if there is an inspections failure they'll explain and show you exactly what the problem is and how to correct it.

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Family Owned & Operated For 40+ Years
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Host, Sponsor or Attend Monthly Events - Auto Shows, Charity Events & Community Involvement
- 2017 National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo in New Orleans, Tindol was one of six dealers globally to earn a Salute to Dealers award for contributions to the community
- Supports all Hometown Heroes with a painted mural in their dealership, signed by hometown vets, police, EMS, first responders and fire department
- Sponsors Gastonia Grizzlies baseball team

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