Fort Worth, Texas Vehicle Inspection
 Texas law requires that all Texas registered vehicles receive an annual
inspection that includes a comprehensive safety inspection, and some
vehicles are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety
inspection; Ewell Auto Service in Fort Worth is certified to provide
these annual automobile inspections.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles lists the following items that
must be inspected annually.
Passenger Cars:
- Horn
- Windshield Wipers
- Mirror
- Steering
- Seat Belts
- Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
- Tires
- Wheel Assembly
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
- Beam Indicator
(beginning with 1948 models)
- Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or
earlier
- Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
- License Plate Lamp
(1)
- Rear Red Reflectors (2)
- Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960
models)
- Head Lamps (2)
- Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
- 1988 & newer
- inspect for window tinting or coating
- Gas caps on vehicles 2-24
model years old.
Pickup, Panel, or Truck Under 80 Inches Wide
Overall width is determined by measuring from the widest part on one
side to the widest part on the other side of the vehicle. In some
vehicles this may be the dual wheels which would be considered as part
of the
width. Do not include an outside mirror or mirrors in determining
overall width.
- Horn
- Windshield Wipers
- Mirror
- Steering
- Seat Belts
- Brakes (system) Parking - (beginning with 1960 models)
- Tires
- Wheel Assembly
- Safety Guards or Flaps (if four tires or more on
rearmost axle)
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
- Beam Indicator
(beginning with 1948 models)
- Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or
earlier
- Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
- License Plate Lamp
(1)
- Rear Red Reflectors (2)
- Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960
models) (mea-sure if 1959 model or earlier)
- Head Lamps (2)
- Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
- 1988 & newer
- inspect for window tinting or coating
- Gas caps on vehicles 2-24
model years old.
Which vehicles are required to have the emissions test?
1. Vehicles registered in designated county. Designated counties include:
Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, Collin, Dallas,
Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis,
Williamson and El Paso counties.
2. Gasoline powered vehicles.
Diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles
are exempt from the emissions standards, but are still required to
have the annual safety inspection.
3. Vehicles between 2 - 24 years old OR upon expiration of the 2 year
initial inspection sticker.
When it’s time for your vehicle’s annual inspection, come
to Ewell Auto Service in Fort Worth where you will receive prompt, courteous,
and efficient service.
Air Conditioning | Brakes | Computer
Diagnosis | Cooling System | CV
Boot & Axel | Driveshaft | Electrical
System | Emissions System | Engines | Oil
Change & Lube | Starting System | Steering
System | Suspension
& Alignment | Tires & Wheels | Transmissions | Tune
Up | Paint & Body
Shop | State Inspection
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