subject: How To Pass a Texas State Inspection in Austin: Friendly Tips From Dave's Ultimate Automotive [print this page] How To Pass a Texas State Inspection in Austin: Friendly Tips From Dave's Ultimate Automotive
When you are ready for a state inspection Austin TX, you should be prepared. Before you even have your car inspected, you need to bring the following paperwork. Make sure you bring your valid Texas driver license. Without a valid driver license, the inspection can not take place. Along with your Texas driver license, bring in your proof of liability insurance. Official Inspection stations in Austin TX require payment for the inspection. Texas law states that you have to pay for the state inspection Austin TX whether or not your car passes. You may bring cash, check, and credit cards.
Your brakes are the first thing checked in the state inspection Austin TX. If you hear squeeking when you press on the pedal, or when you try to stop your car and feel a mushy stop, you might want to get your brakes updated or replaced before you pay for your state inspection Austin TX. You might want to get your brakes inspected if it has been more than one year since you had your brakes replaced. Things that add to premature brake wear are parking without the emergency brake, riding the brakes, and driving so fast that your car requires frequent sudden stops.
Changing your windshield wipers every six months will help you pass the windshield wiper inspection. The state inspector will let you know whether or not you need new wipers.
Every single light bulb in your car will be inspected. Make sure that the tiny light above the license plate works, because your car will fail the state inspection if any of these lights are not working.
In addition to the bulbs, your tires should be in good working order. Remember that internal damage can result in tires by running over broken nails and glass. Just because your tire does not experience outwards signs of wear, doesn't mean that there isn't internal damage. Removing rocks from the tire treds will help your tires wear down evenly, along with making sure there is adequate pressure.
The state inspection Austin TX will also cover the quality of the horn, mirrors, and seat belt. They will make sure that the exhause system is in good working order along emissions. Excessive window tinting will be reason for a failed inspection, so never get your windows tinted too darkly. The gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old will be inspected.
Previously checking that these items are in good working order is the best way to guarantee a pass inspection grade. You can bring your shop into Dave's Ultimate Automotive, who has two convenient locations in Austin Texas.
