Vehicle inspection in Texas, crazy easy!

Luce · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2012, 07:34 AM

I just finished the inspection-titleing process and it was super easy. I took it to my mechanic who I've given thousands of dollars to when I had a SL600. The asked me to honk the horn and turn on the lights, then filled out all of the forms to my satisfaction. Brian from Lone Star sent me all of the other papers and a check list to take to the tax assessors office, and voila. $900 later, tags.

I love Texas.

dallas_ · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2012, 03:05 PM

Sam, I made an appointment at the DPS office for tomorrow. In the meantime, someone suggested Bankston Ford in Frisco so I ran up there at lunch. They have done one of the new inspections and did mine with no hassle. Great guys.

So with the inspection in hand I went to the title office (where I ran into Jayscobras) to get my title. Oops, I mean start the title process. Got some new forms to fill out and places to visit first. Maybe tomorrow.

Oh and Jay, your comment about all the stolen parts on my car helped a lot.

dallas_ · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2012, 12:29 PM

Strange... I had to take it to a truck weigh station and get a 'Certified Weight Certificate', then take it to the Dallas Police Auto Theft impound lot and have them inspect it for stolen parts.

Returned those forms to the title office and walked out with a registration and title though, so I'm officially legal now. Quite a hassle, but worth the wait!