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Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:53 pm
Posted by Benny The Jet
South Louisiana
Member since Mar 2014
334 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:53 pm
I just moved to Texas and I need to get car inspected, license, etc.

I had a tree branch hit my car during Ida and it landed right where my gas cap is on the car. I was doing some reading and gas cap is part of the inspection process. The cap itself is secured but the shield that protects it is gone.

Anyone in Texas know if this will pass an inspection?



Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
30248 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:54 pm to
It’s $30, just give it a shot and see what happens.
Posted by Dragula
Laguna Seca
Member since Jun 2020
4879 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:55 pm to
It will pass, most jeeps have an exposed gas cap.
Posted by Benny The Jet
South Louisiana
Member since Mar 2014
334 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:57 pm to
Thanks for info
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
12408 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:57 pm to
Sometimes a bad gas cap can prompt an error code that results in rejection, that’s all I got. If you’re rejected you will have 30 days to get it fixed and rechecked at no cost.
This post was edited on 2/24/22 at 1:59 pm
Posted by TexasTiger08
Member since Oct 2006
25522 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:58 pm to
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It’s $30,


Damn. My inspection costs $15. FWIW, my headlights are beyond cloudy, I had brake pads that were about 50K miles past their prime, and some wipers that needed replacing, and they passed my truck.
Posted by The Scofflaw
Metairie, LA
Member since Sep 2014
963 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 1:58 pm to
If it doesn't most places will let you go back for free once it's fixed.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:00 pm to
quote:

It’s $30,


quote:

My inspection costs $15.


depends on the age of the vehicle, diesel/gas, etc.
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38495 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:01 pm to
Be aware that not all counties have the same testing requirements.
Posted by H2O Tiger
Delta Sky Club
Member since May 2021
6614 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:01 pm to
You should be fine. If anything, buy a locking gas cap which should be more secure.
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
65697 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:06 pm to

Just adding to make sure you have no maypop bald tires, all lights and signals are working as well as no warning lights on the dash. Other than what others have said, you'll be fine.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:10 pm to
quote:

Just adding to make sure you have no maypop bald tires, all lights and signals are working as well as no warning lights on the dash.


and a twenty in your palm just in case
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69071 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:14 pm to
This is why brake tags are better. Your brake lights work and your horn honks you get a tag.
Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
3526 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:17 pm to
It will pass. They just check the ability to hold pressure.
Posted by Bawwitdabaw
Member since Dec 2020
546 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:20 pm to
Take your car to a quick change oil place to have the inspection done. If you take it to a full service garage they will find something that needs to be fixed before they pass you.

Had that happen to me when I first got to Texas. Full service place wanted all this BS done to a 3 year old car. Quick change I was in and out in 15 minutes.
Posted by Wermanium
Member since Apr 2016
754 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:25 pm to
Why not just replace the gas cap and not worry about it?
Posted by MEANGREEN65
Funkytown, TX
Member since Oct 2014
777 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:26 pm to
If you don’t live in one of the most heavily populated counties, you may not have to have an emissions test. If you do, a gas cap will be necessary.

Other than that, there are thousands of questionable vehicles that pass inspection by paying the tech cash to pass you. Underhanded deals work on Texas, just like the do other states.
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
11423 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:46 pm to
$30.00? Just paid $7.50 for an inspection. Are they higher in certain areas for emissions?
Posted by BobABooey
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2004
14263 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:47 pm to
After you pass the inspection, ask if there’s a local place where you can go get your physical sticker. There’s a Kroger grocery store near me that prints the sticker for you. You wait about an hour after the inspection, pay your fee at Kroger or wherever, and get the sticker.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 2/24/22 at 2:47 pm to
quote:

. Are they higher in certain areas for emissions?



depends on age of vehicle, gas or diesel, etc.
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