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  1. Dsald

    Dsald Karting

    Mar 12, 2022
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    Chris Johnson
    Just bought a Roma from out of state and it should arrive in Austin next week. I need to get the car inspected to be able to register it in Texas.

    Is the dealership the best place? Or is there a trusted place that could get it done quicker?
     
  2. PMiranda

    PMiranda Formula Junior

    Jul 23, 2004
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    Austin, TX
    The Austin dealer doesn’t actually do state inspections but there is a nearby place they can take it to.
     
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  3. Dsald

    Dsald Karting

    Mar 12, 2022
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    There is a Texaco down the street from me in Tarrytown that does inspections. Is there a reason for me to worry about going there?
     
  4. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3
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    Jul 23, 2016
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    I'd take it anywhere honestly. In some cases they won't even drive it. I take it to this hole in the wall shop near our house. I don't remember the guy ever driving it. He just has me pull it into the bay and checks everything else out including emissions.
     
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  5. PMiranda

    PMiranda Formula Junior

    Jul 23, 2004
    627
    Austin, TX
    Yeah there's a little quick lube type place near the house that I've been taking other cars (and my wife's moto) to for years. They just drive it from a parking spot to the bay where they plug in the OBD-II, check the lights, and put it back. Sometimes they'll ask how to do things since the turn signal and horn buttons are unusual.
     
  6. SJU

    SJU Formula Junior

    Oct 22, 2020
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    I am the same hood. What is your vehicle? My F8 should arrive next few weeks.

    SJU
     
  7. Dsald

    Dsald Karting

    Mar 12, 2022
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    Traded in a DB11 for a 2021 Roma, should hopefully be here next week.
     
  8. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

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    Congrats! You'll have to post some photos.

    We have an active Ferrari Club community in Austin. There are at least 2 events each month. You are welcome to check it out.
     
  9. Dsald

    Dsald Karting

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    Thanks! How do I learn about these events?
     
  10. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

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    Pm me your email and I'll send you the latest Hill Country newsletter.
     
  11. VelocityTexas

    VelocityTexas Formula Junior
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    Oct 21, 2019
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    I believe a new car dealership in Texas has to have an inspection station. They may elect to not do inspections for anything other then new.
     
  12. Rexcat458

    Rexcat458 Formula Junior

    Dec 11, 2019
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    When I need an inspection on my ‘15 458 Italia, I go to my local Mercedes-Benz dealer. They let me drive it back to the inspection area, right up to the mechanics stall.

    He puts the code reader on it and finishes the inspection and I pay and leave. Less than 10 minutes in total, once he has it at his inspection station…

    I get strange looks driving a Ferrari through a MB repair bay (they have 8 or 10 mechanics working), but it gets done and it’s super fast.

    My Ferrari dealer is a few hundred miles away, so I use the MB dealer (5 miles away) where we service our SonderKlasse Benz for state inspections. Easy peasy!

    Cheers!
     
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  13. VelocityTexas

    VelocityTexas Formula Junior
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    Probably shouldn't repeat this as it's a requirement the car be driven by the inspector to do the measured brake test. Not that every inspector does it but it's required.
     
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  14. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ
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    Hush


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  15. NinjaNuggett

    NinjaNuggett Rookie

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    I can’t PM but would like to get on the newsletter for events. Thank you!


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  16. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

    Jun 25, 2005
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    What guy working at a corner gas station isn’t going to drive a Ferrari? My exotics get driven (I’m in Houston).

    Then you have the Discount Tire guys, They want to road test a car after new tires to make sure the Johnson Rod is set right.....yeah sure
     
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