Reason-specific repair path

Failed vehicle inspection in North Carolina

Use the report's exact failure code before choosing a repair or waiver path.

  1. 01

    Read the failed items

    Separate safety, emissions, VIN, document, and readiness failures. They do not share one remedy.

  2. 02

    Check repair and waiver rules

    An initial registration can generally be issued before inspection, but inspection is required before renewal.

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  3. 03

    Choose an eligible repair

    No repair partner is active. Use the official station or a repairer qualified for the exact failed item.