Smoke Test in Charlotte, Pineville and Ballantyne

Smoke Check inspections monitor vehicle emissions and determine whether they are in excess of an acceptable environmental safety standard. Smoke Check programs are part of a commitment towards maintaining and improving air quality. As a certified smoke Test and Repair center, Starmount Automotive Inc. is authorized to perform smoke checks that meet the standards required for vehicle registration.

How Often Do I Need a Smoke Test?

Smoke Checks are now mandatory when renewing the registration for your vehicle. Once a smoke Certificate has been issued, you may officially register your vehicle within 90 days after passing a smoke Check.

What is a Smoke Test?

A smoke check procedure ensures that your vehicle is not contributing to the smoke in the air. In other words, it’s necessary for the greater good of the environment. smoke checking is a relatively quick process and only takes 20 to about 30 minutes. It’ll make sure your car isn’t releasing extra pollutant emissions and if it is, we’ll just fix the problem for you!

Where Can I Get a Smoke Test?

The paperwork for some vehicles require testing exclusively at a STAR center testing station. If your registration documents do not mention the STAR program and you need a smoke Check performed, call Starmount Automotive Inc. today to schedule an appointment with one of our authorized technicians.

What If My Vehicle Fails a Smoke Test?

Only a certified general auto mechanic can repair your vehicle if it has failed a smoke test inspection. Starmount Automotive Inc. mechanics are authorized to diagnose and repair any car, truck, or SUV in order to meet the standards required by the local DMV.

So what do you do next? There are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to a vehicle that has failed a smoke test. The first is to think things through and decide whether your automobile is worth repairing. If your car is on its last legs, and has been causing you to spend big bucks on tiny repairs, then it might be time to say goodbye. Retiring a vehicle is never easy to do, but if the expenses outweigh the results then you just might have to do that. If retiring your car is not an option, then you can have it repaired and retested by our licensed smoke check repair technician.

Is Any Vehicle Exempt From a Smoke Inspection?

Smoke inspections are NOT required for:

  • A gas powered 1975 year model or older
  • Diesel powered 1997 year model or older with a Gross Vehicle Weight rating (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs.
  • An electric vehicle
  • Natural gas powered with a GVWR rating of more than 14,000 lbs.
  • Motorcycle

If you are in need of a professionally licensed smoke test facility, then we are the company for you. Our reliable staff and impeccable service will leave you feeling happy and satisfied with the results. We are ready to help you with your automobile needs. Call us today for more information about Ballantyne smoke Testing.