State Inspections in Southport, NCKeep Your Ride Running Smooth

During the inspection we check all major systems to make sure your vehicle is safe and road-worthy. This includes:

• Lights and signals: headlights, brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, hazard lights, license plate lights
• Brakes, parking brake, and foot brake
• Tires and wheels: tread depth, tire condition, wheel integrity
• Steering, suspension, and steering linkages
• Windshield, wipers, mirrors, windows, and visibility components
• Exhaust and emissions control components (in applicable counties)
• Horn, seat belts, and other safety systems — ensuring all required safety equipment is working properly

If needed, we’ll check additional systems such as emissions, depending on your county and vehicle type.

How It Works at Ward Auto

1. Bring in your vehicle anytime within 90 days before registration expiration.
2. We perform a full inspection per North Carolina requirements.
3. If the vehicle passes, inspection results are submitted electronically and you get clearance to renew registration.
4. If issues are found, we’ll provide a clear report and recommend needed repairs so you can come back for re-inspection once fixed.