"cooperative" state inspection in TX
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Austin TX
"cooperative" state inspection in TX
I believe that discretion will be necessary for this post. I'm not implying, suggesting, or condoning doing ANYTHING against the law. Having said that:
I've got a '76 vette in a state of somewhat disrepair. However, I need to be able to drive it to get it around and get the work done that it needs. I've got it insured, so now I can get it inspected. Once it's inspected, I can get it registered. I may be stuck on the inspection part of it.
It was last inspected/registered in '04.
Are there any suggestions or resources where I could find a cooperative or friendly state inspection site in Austin, TX?
I would appreciate any answers, or even just hints, resources, or pointing me in the right direction.
I hope this post doesn't step on anyone's toes.
Perhaps sending a private message would be best.
Marcus
I've got a '76 vette in a state of somewhat disrepair. However, I need to be able to drive it to get it around and get the work done that it needs. I've got it insured, so now I can get it inspected. Once it's inspected, I can get it registered. I may be stuck on the inspection part of it.
It was last inspected/registered in '04.
Are there any suggestions or resources where I could find a cooperative or friendly state inspection site in Austin, TX?
I would appreciate any answers, or even just hints, resources, or pointing me in the right direction.
I hope this post doesn't step on anyone's toes.
Perhaps sending a private message would be best.
Marcus
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Austin TX
I don't believe you need an inspection before you register the vehicle. Proof of insurance is required, but not proof of safety inspection.
I wouldn't be too concerned about the state of dis-repair unless the vehicle really is unsafe. If you have seatbelts, working horn, wipers and lights, decent brakes, steering and tires you shouldn't have a problem. If you don't, then you really shouldn't be driving it anyway.
I wouldn't be too concerned about the state of dis-repair unless the vehicle really is unsafe. If you have seatbelts, working horn, wipers and lights, decent brakes, steering and tires you shouldn't have a problem. If you don't, then you really shouldn't be driving it anyway.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Austin TX
thanks for your advice. I recall having gotten it inspected before, and the guy wouldn't pass it b/c he could feel that one of the cylinders wasn't firing correctly- he judged this by holding his hand just behind the exhaust pipe.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Austin TX
I would look into getting a registration sticker first though.
