Car inspection in Austin

[Hornius Emeritus 12460]

My car's license registration expired a couple of months ago and I need to get it inspected before going to the tax office to register it. Anybody know of any inspection place around Austin that is open? Just randomly driving around my hood it looks like all of them are closed.


 

[fattyflattie 4639]

Dealerships are open. Wonder if any service departments do inspection?  Seems like most mechanics are still open here in Houston. 

[destroya 377]

Governor Abbot has suspended enforcement of vehicle registration to combat covid 19.

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-vehicle-registration-titling-and-parking-placard-regulations-in-texas

[UTPhil2006 3807]

My dads Lambs Store at 183/Braker is open.  Ask for Pat.

[TexasBeta 1261]

My dads Lambs Store at 183/Braker is open.  Ask for Pat.

Perfect. I need this as well. Thx!!!

[UTPhil2006 3807]

4 minutes ago, TexasBeta said:

Perfect. I need this as well. Thx!!!

Actually hang tight til tomorrow he said, they have some new software/system/something like that that the machine that does inspections won't work until April 1st (tomorrow)

[William_Cannon 86]

Governor Abbot has suspended enforcement of vehicle registration to combat covid 19.
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-vehicle-registration-titling-and-parking-placard-regulations-in-texas

This.
Stay home.
It could save someone’s life, maybe yours.

[texhorn 351]

Read the post above regarding registration rules being suspended. There is no need to get an inspection.

[Deej 76772]

Like APD won't still use it as a reason to pull you over and find probable cause.

[Armybrat 40840]

Especially if you are wearing grey slacks and have a dog with you.

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

On 4/6/2020 at 7:04 PM, Deej said:

Like APD won't still use it as a reason to pull you over and find probable cause.

start coughing as soon as he walks up.  

[Jerry Callo 8701]

I got two cars inspected this week in Round Rock.  No line, no waiting.  Been going to this place for 25+ years and I want them to be there when I need to get the other two vehicles inspected in Sept and Dec.  I wait outside while they're inspecting and wipe the car down with a Clorox wipe when he's done.

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

That's interesting, last couple times i got an inspection I didn't even get out of the car.  They had me pull into the bay, and told me to pretty brake, turn signal, etc.  

 

[Armybrat 40840]

Are car inspections still suspended in Texas?

[PilotsError 2287]

Are car inspections still suspended in Texas?

No

[Paper_jam 831]

As far as I can tell, you can get inspections if you want to, but the waiver on vehicle registration renewal is still in effect. 

 

[idigTexas 2288]

Per this link, THE TEMPORARY WAIVER OF VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The tag on your windshield is for registration, not inspection.  You only need the inspection to renew the registration.  You can get an inspection, and you can renew your registration, but the waiver should prevent you from being ticketed if you prefer to wait.