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  • Mon 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tue 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Wed 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thu 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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919-362-9094 | 416 Center St Apex, NC 27502

INSPECTIONS & EMISSIONS

Some states require regular safety inspections and/or emissions inspections on cars and trucks. At Fussell Tire, we are well-equipped and trained to perform these inspections. Our technicians can also perform multi-point inspections on your vehicles as needed.

These are some of the inspection services we offer.


  • Motor Home/RV Inspections
  • Motorcycle Inspections
  • NC State Inspection Station
    NC state inspection stations are privately owned, but government certified, inspection stations throughout NC. Fussell Tire is a NC state inspection station. For your state inspection needs visit or call our auto shop at 919-362-9094.

Exhaust Questions and Answers

Q: What is a rough idle?
A: A rough idle describes a vehicle's engine with spark plugs that are not firing correctly when the vehicle is in park, with no gas applied. Most vehicles idle between 600 and 1,200 RPM and should hold their idle speed consistently.

Q: Why is smoke coming out of my tailpipe?
A: The most common reason for thick smoke coming out of your car's exhaust pipe is the fuel to air ratio in your engine is too rich. This means that the fuel injectors are either adding too much fuel or that the intake valves aren't letting enough air in. This is caused by a cracked or leaking fuel injector, a failing O2 sensor, or air filter that needs replacing.

Catalytic Converter Questions and Answers

Q: Can I drive with the catalytic converter light on?
A: A bad catalytic converter can increase your car's exhaust emissions, but it does not prevent you from driving. At Fussell Tire we know this is true. A clogged catalytic converter will eventually affect the performance of your vehicle in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs and Morrisville. Exhaust gases will not escape easily and create an increase in exhaust gas pressure. The buildup in pressure can lead to high-cost repair bills in the future.

Q: What can cause a catalytic converter light to come on?
A: A catalytic converter helps reduce harmful engine emissions from entering the air by breaking down the harmful byproduct of internal combustion into less-harmful compounds. If your catalytic converter isn't working properly the check engine light will come on. The most common causes for a catalytic convert warning light to display are a clogged, cracked or melted converter. Sometimes the problem isn't the catalytic converter at all but an exhaust leak letting gases out of the system before it reaches the converter.

To learn more about our Inspection and Emission services, call us at 919-362-9094 or request a quote by clicking below:


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What Our Customers Are Saying

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Fussell Tire is AMAZING!!! They work on all of our big trailers which are often heavy and need work quickly. They are timely and communicate with us through the entire process. I have never been unhappy!

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The staff is always friendly and knowedgeable. They provide excellent service at a reasonable cost. Best of all you can trust them to do honest work for you not like some big name tire dealers.

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As a company we spend approximately $25000 a year in tires I will be moving all of our business over to you Fussell tire Because of your prompt service, courteous and roadside calls. I love the company that truly cares and that shows in the way you take care of us your customers Thanks

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Showed up for some same day service, in and out within 2 hours. Great customer service and technicians seemed very knowledgeable

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I'm thrilled with the results of my recent alignment - thanks for making a 40 year old Corvette drive like new again. Only a family owned/local business can provide that kind of care, competence and customer service consistently. I look forward to doing business again soon.

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Always a pleasure to find a local family business that meets my needs. Kent and Teresa are fine folks. All work done to my satisfaction.

  • ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
  • CARQUEST Canada
  • NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)
  • Apex Chamber of Commerce
  • Pennzoil
  • BFGoodrich
  • Car Care Aware
  • Call Us For Service: 919-362-9094