Places to Get Car Inspected in San Antonio

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07-10-2013, 07:37 AM

ged_782 3,675 posts, read 6,067,290 times Reputation: 2449

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrken815 Well I had to pay 60. It was those car wash looking res white and blue places where the guy was a dick to begin with. Anyway if you can tell me anyplace besides those that do it for 15 that's even better. Losing 15 isn't like losing 60 But is it a passenger car, or commercial vehicle? If it wasn't a commercial vehicle, then it sounds like they were charging a $45.50 service fee, if it was in Bexar County. Most any other place is going to be $14.50.

07-10-2013, 08:09 AM

Soviet Location: San Antonio, Texas 4,284 posts, read 7,319,341 times Reputation: 3921

Yes, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers do it for $14.50

07-10-2013, 08:32 AM

Chimuelojones Location: texas 9,127 posts, read 7,401,039 times Reputation: 2381

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrken815 I need to have my cars inspection sticker renewed but the official places didnt pass me. There is frame damage around my headlights that they say could cause my lights to jiggle ( They don't) so I need a location that could look past something like that. Please help. Why not just fix the frame? seems like someone is fishing for locations to audit. follow the law like everyone else.

07-10-2013, 08:47 AM

txtea 2,282 posts, read 2,898,629 times Reputation: 4516

It's a $14.50 state mandated fee unless you reside in one of the counties that require emissions testing. If they charged you 60 bucks, i'd like to know why. Those "official" inspection places that look like an oil change place are a joke. Always trying to upsell some crap service you don't need. If you already paid them to inspect your car and it failed, you must make the repair and take it back to that location in order to not be charged again. As far as taking it somewhere else, they will know that you tried to get a sticker elsewhere and failed. It' s all entered in the DPS computer system the 1st time you had it inspected. If you can get someone to pass it without getting the problem fixed, their license can be pulled and fined enough to put them out of business. Yes, I have been a state inspector for years as part of my job, and no, I will not give you a sticker.

07-10-2013, 08:51 AM

rattle axis Location: San 'Tone 302 posts, read 743,527 times Reputation: 353

How about simply taking responsibility in maintaining and repairing your vehicle? For your own safety and everyone else on the roads. From Texas DPS inspection criteria: Texas Department of Public Safety - Inspection Criteria for the Annual SAFETY Inspection 6. All head lamps will be inspected for and rejected if: a. Lamp or lamp assembly is not securely fastened to the vehicle. l. Lamp can be moved easily by hand, due to a broken fender or loose support.

07-10-2013, 09:07 AM

rctsat Location: Boerne 216 posts, read 360,386 times Reputation: 180

Before you take your auto to one of those rip off places take a photo of your wiper blades for evidence, one of their favorite tricks is to pull back the wiper blades to inspect them and when they do they actually tear the blade then tell you that your wiper blades need replacing and they will be happy to fix them for you for 25 or 30 dollars. I had it happen twice. Thank goodness I found a good garage that does honest inspections. Those little quickie places are a ripoff. As far as the loose head light you'd be amazed what you can do with 5 dollars worth of JB Weld, great stuff.

07-10-2013, 09:27 AM

ggeorgie Location: San Antonio, Texas 905 posts, read 1,490,434 times Reputation: 594

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrken815 I live on the south side already I just need a location or a place that won't charge if I fail again. Official stations charge 60 pass or fail Southside??? Try Auto Lube 2102 Probandt Probandt and Flores There's another small car lot that does them on Flores and Division next to a small convenience store

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