AlexNYC Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Question for those that live in North Carolina. For an 86 quest, Do I have to pass Emission for this vehicle? I recently send my vehicle to NC and would like to register the vehicle, but I know it won't pass emission cause of the 3" front to back. It was okay in NYC since I know some people, but I'm clueless in NC. Help please, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ono Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 They don't have an emissions test here. They will do a visual inspection to ensure the car has the original emissions equipment, but as far as testing for smog like California does, they don't. So if you have a cat that they can see when they look under the car, you'll be okay. Where at in NC? PM me, I know someone that might be able to help you out........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgandy Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Not to my knowledge. 95 and older don't get hooked to the computer. They get a visual inspection. 96 and newer get emissions. And ran in the computer to check for codes and such. All my cars are 95interested or older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 In NC they simply perform a Safety Check for 1995MY and earlier vehicles. They will check for holes in exhaust, etc...but there is no OBD check or tailpipe apparatus used to measure emissions for '95 and older cars. Some inspection stays will perform a visual/tamper inspection as part of the Safety inspection as the car will be lifted about 1 foot and the hood will be opened. Based on what you have described I think you may be ok. Here is a good site for reference. http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle/registration/inspection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgandy Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 And if you want to get away with more all you gotta do is know people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexNYC Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Definately knowing people would help. But i only go there a few times a year so, which is not enough time to meet people. I'm not on rush, if you guys know "someone" by all means pm me. The car is in thomasville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguygibby Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Safety test only, no smog test needed.Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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