North and South Carolina Auto Repair

Every vehicle owner in North Carolina is required to have their vehicle undergo a state inspection once a year. This inspection is an important step in ensuring that your vehicle is in good condition and safe to drive on the road. Here is what you need to know before your North Carolina vehicle state inspection: Types of Inspections: There are two types of inspections in North Carolina, a safety inspection and an emissions inspection. The safety inspection checks the condition of your vehicle's safety components such as lights, brakes, and steering, while the emissions inspection checks the levels of harmful pollutants your vehicle is emitting. Preparing Your Vehicle: Before the inspection, make sure that your vehicle is clean and free of any debris or dirt. Also, check your vehicle's tires to ensure they have adequate tread, and make sure that all lights are functioning properly. Required Repairs: If any repairs are required to pass the inspection, your vehicle will need to ... read more

Drivers must be aware of everything that is going on in the vehicle and on the road. To aid you in your everyday journeys, car manufacturers have implemented a variety of instruments and lights on your dashboard. Speed, fuel level, vital systems, and many others can be monitored at any time. Your dashboard is home to all kinds of lights, here are some of them that you shouldn't ignore. 1. Check Engine Light Your vehicle's check engine light can turn on at any point and it can mean a wide variety of things. The thing is that it doesn't only mean a problem with your engine, it can also be insufficient air supply, bad ignition, and faulty sensors which monitor important systems. If you don't want to second guess your best option is to have it checked and repaired by a specialist  2. Low Oil Pressure  The engine needs a sufficient supply of oil everywhere it needs it. This happens by the rise of the oil's temperature which pressurizes it and brings it to t ... read more