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Inconsistency, cheating weaken vehicle inspections

Part One, Oct. 11, 2011: Safety, emissions tests recorded over 3 years expose flaws in state-mandated program.

Graphic: Auto Inspection Checklist
DMV launches crackdown on cheating
Garage is open, despite infractions
Garages help block inspections bill

Part 2: State Sen. Harry Brown had some advice earlier this year for a lawmaker who wanted to end annual vehicle safety inspections: Run your idea past some car dealers and get back to me.

Siers cartoon: Auto inspections
Lawmaker: Skip inspections for new cars

Part 3: State Sen. Stan Bingham says he will seek support for a proposal that would exempt newer cars and trucks from state-mandated auto inspections.

Editorial: Fix the inspection system
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INTERACTIVE MAP: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY INSPECTION STATISTICS IN NORTH CAROLINA


INTERACTIVE MAP: MECKLENBURG INSPECTION STATIONS
GRAPHIC: INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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