Fayetteville Auto Service

12/04/2025

⬛️🚘 New NC Law: Window Tint Inspection & More

🚔 North Carolina’s new window-tint law is now active as of Dec 1, removing tint checks from the annual vehicle inspection process and adding new steps for drivers during traffic stops.

🚗 The change removes the old $10 tint-testing fee, but all tint laws remain fully in place. Drivers are still responsible for keeping tint within NC’s legal requirements.

🪟 Front windshield tint remains restricted. Only non-reflective tint above the AS-1 line is allowed. Full-windshield tint is illegal unless a driver has an approved medical exemption.

🚘 Front driver and passenger windows must allow 35% or more visible light through (VLT). This rule applies to all vehicles in NC — cars, trucks, and SUVs.

🚙 Sedans / passenger cars must follow the same 35% legal limit on rear side windows and the rear windshield. Cars cannot go darker than the 35% requirement on any window without medical exemption.

🚛 SUVs, vans, and multipurpose vehicles may use darker tint on the rear side windows and windshield, as long as the front two windows meet the 35% requirement. This part of the law has not changed.

✨ NC also limits tint reflectivity. Mirror-like or highly reflective finishes are restricted on both front and rear windows to prevent glare and safety issues.

👮 A new requirement takes effect during police stops: drivers with tinted windows must roll them down when the officer approaches the vehicle. The law does not list penalties for not rolling them down, but officers can still test tint at any time.

⚠️ Law enforcement can continue to stop any vehicle if the tint appears too dark. If the tint does not meet legal standards, citations may be issued and an officer may order the tint removed.

📄 Repeat violations may escalate to a Class III m!sdemeanor, though medically-necessary tint exemptions remain fully valid. Drivers must carry exemption documentation in the vehicle.

📝 While tint inspections are gone, the responsibility is now entirely on drivers to monitor their tint and stay within legal limits based on their vehicle type.

🫡 WatchOut Cumberland County NC

10/18/2025

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Chrysler A57 Multibank was one of the most unusual and inventive engines ever created, developed in 1940 by Chrysler to meet the urgent demand for reliable tank powerplants during World War II. Instead of designing a completely new engine from scratch, Chrysler engineers took a clever approach by combining five of their existing inline-six automobile engines into one. The result was a 30-cylinder, 21-liter mechanical marvel that powered many of the M3 Lee and M4A4 Sherman tanks used by Allied forces during the war.

Each of the five inline-six engines displaced around 250 cubic inches and was arranged radially around a central output shaft. Together, they produced about 445 horsepower at 2,400 rpm and an incredible 1,250 cubic inches of total displacement. Every engine had its own carburetor, ignition system, and water pump, all synchronized through a complex network of gears and belts. The Multibank was designed so that even if one of its five sections failed, the remaining four could keep the tank moving—a vital advantage in battlefield conditions.

Although the A57 was large and mechanically complex, it proved surprisingly reliable in service. Its main advantage lay in the use of existing Chrysler production tools and automotive components, which made it much easier to manufacture and maintain during wartime. The engine’s unique layout required a slightly longer hull for the M4A4 Sherman tank, making it distinctive among other Sherman variants. Despite being heavy and somewhat difficult to service in tight spaces, the engine earned respect for its durability and consistent power delivery.

Mechanically, the Multibank was a masterpiece of synchronized engineering. The five individual engines were geared together to drive a common output shaft, and the cooling system was carefully designed to ensure balanced operation across all 30 cylinders. With more than 1,200 moving parts, it was far from simple, but it demonstrated Chrysler’s ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively under pressure.

Today, the Chrysler A57 Multibank is remembered as one of the most fascinating engines of the Second World War. Its design embodied American ingenuity—using creativity, practicality, and available resources to meet an extraordinary challenge. With its 30 cylinders, 21 liters of displacement, and rugged 445 horsepower output, the A57 remains a symbol of engineering brilliance and the spirit of innovation that defined wartime production.

05/04/2025

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06/30/2024

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04/22/2023

"My deputies are really good at solving problems, but this one baffled them," the sheriff said.

01/13/2023

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Kevin Harvick announced Thursday that he will retire from NASCAR competition at the end of the 2023 season.

11/13/2022

Congrats!!!

For the first time since 2009, Fayetteville State football has won the CIAA championship.

10/30/2022

LOL 🤣

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10/11/2022

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It's not stupid if it works!

08/15/2022

Yeah, good for another ten thousand miles. 😜