texas vehicle inspection

[SammichLover]

Yes. There is no emissions test for BEV. That's why the test is only $7.50.

They are saying that in some counties ( ?) the emissions test is mandatory anyway, including the one that their vehicle is registered as based in. They want to avoid that by doing the test at there temporary living address, where it isn’t mandatory.

PS I don’t know if this is true or not. I’d like to hear which jurisdiction this is.

 

[jerry33]

They are saying that in some counties ( ?) the emissions test is mandatory anyway, including the one that their vehicle is registered as based in. They want to avoid that by doing the test at there temporary living address, where it isn’t mandatory.

PS I don’t know if this is true or not. I’d like to hear which jurisdiction this is.

In Collin County, where emissions are mandated, when the VIN is put in, it comes out with just the safety part.

 

[tmxninja]

In Collin County, where emissions are mandated, when the VIN is put in, it comes out with just the safety part.

Thank you SammichLover and jerry33. My permanent location is in an emissions-test-required county. If I get the safety inspection in a no-emissions-test county, would it mess it the Texas "2-step" registration and prevents me from getting a sticker? Do I need to get some sort of signoff saying no emissions possible? Has anyone successfully done this?

 

[jerry33]

Thank you SammichLover and jerry33. My permanent location is in an emissions-test-required county. If I get the safety inspection in a no-emissions-test county, would it mess it the Texas "2-step" registration and prevents me from getting a sticker? Do I need to get some sort of signoff saying no emissions possible? Has anyone successfully done this?

It will only cost you $7.50 to find out. Just do the inspection and then see if there's an issue with renewal. I suspect there won't be, but then you'll know.

 

[brkaus]

I think it’s pretty safe. The type of car is in the state database and the system tells the inspector which checks are needed.

 

[OrbiterTI4]

The TX DPS site explicitly states the emissions check only applies to gasoline vehicles (diesel and motorcycles also get an exemption):

Texas Department of Public Safety - Inspection Criteria for the Annual SAFETY Inspection

I can also confirm, from living and registering multiple years in an emissions-required county, that you only need to do the safety inspection.

 

[Wratran]

Do they need to plug into the OBD port?
I’m in Collin county

I assumed if they plug into the OBD...there are no “ready state” for any of the sensor...evap, CO2, CAT, etc...

 

[Shaggy]

Well, Texas has had 8 years of EV inspections so hopefully, they're getting it down pat by now.

 

[OrbiterTI4]

Do they need to plug into the OBD port?

No. Odometer check, blinker check, tire depth, that's about it.

 

[Ryan Webb]

I take our two cars in every year (S and 3), and don't even have to get out of the car anymore, so simple.

 

[turns2stone]

I take our two cars in every year (S and 3), and don't even have to get out of the car anymore, so simple.

Where do you take yours in Plano? Until now, I’ve been driving BMWs, so I would just take it to the dealer for inspection. I don’t trust the guys at my local Jiffy Lube to drive my Model 3 around the back.

 

[jerry33]

Where do you take yours in Plano? Until now, I’ve been driving BMWs, so I would just take it to the dealer for inspection. I don’t trust the guys at my local Jiffy Lube to drive my Model 3 around the back.

I take it to a place near Parker and Alma (north side of street). They've done the S just fine. There is really nothing that they do that could possibly harm a Tesla. No jacking for example. There's another inspection station at Parker and Independence but the personnel are rather rude, so I never went back after the first time.

 

[LCR1]

Are yall really having that many problems? I've taken all my vehicles to jiffy lube, it's a car, not surgery, the get in and drive it to the computer.

 

[jerry33]

Are yall really having that many problems? I've taken all my vehicles to jiffy lube, it's a car, not surgery, the get in and drive it to the computer.

No problems, other than that if the tint goes below the A1 line on the windshield, the car will fail the inspection. Mostly it's about convenience.

 

[aditgarg]

No problems, other than that if the tint goes below the A1 line on the windshield, the car will fail the inspection. Mostly it's about convenience.

I haven't had to do an inspection yet since the car is brand new. The sticker was just 1 yr since the car is technically not sold in Texas. However, based on your reply i'm assuming you have the windshield tinted. Did the place at Parker & Alma give you any trouble about that?

 

[aditgarg]

What about taking it to the SC? Wouldn't they be able to do it? Heck, can't the mobile service do it?

 

[Boourns]

What about taking it to the SC? Wouldn't they be able to do it? Heck, can't the mobile service do it?

They can't for some stupid Texas reason.

 

[brkaus]

I’ve had air90 on front since 2017. Never any issues with inspection. I just drop into any random shop in my area.

 

[EVer Hopeful]

Do they need to plug into the OBD port?

I'll go and check, but I thought Teslas didn't have an OBD port

 

[aditgarg]

I'll go and check, but I thought Teslas didn't have an OBD port

Center console bottom area by rear seats