Alan’s Vehicle Inspections

This place is amazing. I was greeted by a nice guy who was able to take me in right away. We went for a short drive, then he hooked the car up to his machine. It all took about 15 minutes max! And the price was like $ 18, and you can’t beat that in my book. Highly recommend Alan’s and good job on having such an awesome guy working there! Wish I could remember his name :(I’m telling everyone I know to go to this place!

Per the very helpful «how to register your car after moving to Texas» web page you have 30 days after moving here (with a couple exceptions detailed on that website) to register your car in Texas.
Came here based on the great Unilocal ratings after moving from California.
Pull into their lot and park along the wall to the right. Bring over your keys and your insurance documents
The easiest place to turn into their driveway is while heading north on Lamar before you hit North Loop Blvd.

This place only does inspections. If you go to Jiffy Lube, they have a vested interest in finding something wrong so they can charge you an arm and a leg to fix it before passing your car or truck. This place doesn’t have the same incentive.
The price of an inspection is regulated by the state of Texas, so it’s the same wherever you go.
This place is in and out, no frills, wait on a picnic table, and charges a small fee for using a credit card. Never had a rude encounter, but I don’t expect someone working a low wage job to smile and always be friendly. Been going here for years.

These guys are awesome. I was shown about how my horn fuse is wonky and the nice man working there switched them so they both worked in the meantime while I go get another. They were extremely quick, affordable, and friendly and although it’s out of my way in town, I’ll definitely be getting my injection here from now on.

Got here Monday Aug 24 11am and I waited.
There were a lot of people here and so I waited over 40 minutes. It’s no fault of the employees but if there is a line it isn’t going to be quick.
My only problem with this place is the location. It’s hot in August and there was only outside seating with a fan, which was nice, but not entirely comfortable.
You might want to consider the line and whether you want to wait in 100 degree weather upon arrival. Perhaps call ahead to see what the wait is like if possible. I should have turned around.
I will say that the staff was pleasant and even backed my car in so I can just drive off into the sunset.
Bring cash! Using card will cost you an extra fifty cent.

These guys are great & always extremely quick! I have a junker car, but they’re super competent and helpful — it’s definitely not passed on the first try a couple of times and every time they pointed out exactly what needed to be done (bare minimum) and have suggested a place where I might get it worked on inexpensively. No BS here! They’re my go-​to every year!

You are reading all these reviews about this place because it is the best. Wait 20min, chill out on the bench, car is all done. It is that fast, friendly & quick

I just moved here from Kentucky and I tried three other places before coming to Alan’s and had horrendous experiences with being flat out turned down and refusing to do my car inspection. I was recommended Alan’s by a coworker and was not disappointed. I went on my lunch break and was in and out within 10 – 15 minutes. The workers were very friendly and made the process simple and easy. I will definitely be coming back here next year for my inspection!

Don’t come here looking for a friendly conversation and some small talk about your vehicle. However DO come here looking for a quick and easy vehicle inspection. This place was just what I was looking for when it comes to an inspection station.
Of course I waited till the last min to renew my car registration and I needed to get a quick inspection. I ended up coming here and I was very impressed with the speed of the inspection. He got my keys, checked my registration and inspected my vehicle in less than 10 mins. What more could I ask for to be honest. Granted they were not overly friendly, but that totally fine with me. Get in… get out… get it done. No hassle.
I’ll be coming back here the next time I need an inspection. BTW: They don’t use the inspection sticker anymore; it’s tied to your registration in the DMV system.

If I were you, I would take my business some place else. These guys were rude, the service was sloppy, and it was a terrible experience.

Not only did they make up some BS excuse for not passing my car, they were EXTREMELY rude. The two guys working both seemed like my presence was a huge inconvenience for them. I went here last year and had zero problems, which is why I went back this year… but never again.

fast and convenient and helpful. I’d trust these guys.

Cheap and convenient. Couldn’t ask for much more. Drive in, park beside the wall. Go see the guys in the garage. They started on my car right away. 10 min and $ 18.50 later I was on my way. I’ll be back tomorrow to get my motorcycle inspection done.

No complaints from me. You park on the side of the tattoo shop, someone comes out. You flash them your insurance. They take your car out on Lamar, come back. Park your car in their garage examine some stuff and within 13 minutes your getting the hell out of there.

This place gets straight to the point, and I have zero complaints. I’ve had my car inspected here the last three years, and if there’s no cars in front of mine it takes less than 10 minutes. If you want to avoid the $ 1 credit card fee, they’ll take checks too. Don’t expect a coffee station or a smile. No frills, just quick and solid work!

I just moved to Austin from Charlotte and my tags expire at the end of this month (!).
After reading reviews and noticing Alan’s was extremely close to my office, I went during my lunch break.
Unfortunately, I’d been ridin’ dirty with illegal window tint. They took it off for a small fee and I was still out the door within 20 minutes.
Great service.

I just relocated to Austin and needed a trustworthy inspection shop. I found it! Entire time at Alan’s took about 25 mins. I went during the lunch hour and about 5 cars were ahead of me… I thought it would take at least an hour. Great customer service and no attempt to sell unnecessary work. Highly recommend them and I will be back in the future.

I went to my local Jiff E Lube 4 times and got a runaround on getting my inspection done. Once my tires wouldn’t pass and the other 3 times they did not have employees to do the inspection.
Finally we were 2 days from the end of the month and I had to get my inspection done so I asked Unilocal at work and I saw Alan’s was on my way home so I thought I would give them a shot.
I am glad I did. The whole process took 20 minutes and the guy who helped me was super friendly. I will use Alan’s again.

I went to Alan’s first thing in the morning and was in and out of there in about 15 minutes. They are the best! This is my second year going to Alan’s and I will keep going back.

If your car needs inspecting, go here & no where else. You won’t regret it.
I was in & out in 10 min. The employee who worked on my car even took off my ugly towing sticker for free [without me even asking!]! They are quick, nice & reasonably priced.
Tips: There is only outdoor seating so if it’s windy or raining come prepared!