Vehicles to be registered in Texas are required to pass an annual inspection to ensure compliance with State Standards. While safety inspections are required throughout the state, they will cease to be needed as of January 1, 2025.

 

Emissions testing is and will continue to be required of vehicles inspected in 17 Texas counties to comply with federally mandated clean air requirements. 

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The very important MIL also known as the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT in cars will cause a car to fail its EMISSIONS inspection.  A simple reading of the onboard computer does not always tell you what is wrong.  At times the sensors are working correctly and if you follow the scanner reading of replacing such sensor it is not going to fix your problem.  The correct way to approach an MIL to is follow and test accordingly. A passageway might be blocked, broken or non existent, hence causing other sensors to go off.  Rememeber that a parts store job is to sell parts.  If you are interested in repairing your vehicle, visit a repair center. If you have tested and know what part you actually need then the parts store will be your best bet to solve this problem. 

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Most European vehicles require new sensors to be calibrated.  Calibration machines are for the most part speialty calibration machines and cost thousands of dollars.  At Starkey Service Center, LLC we have gone a step further and ensure we carry those machines to complete your repair. 

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Thank you for trusting us with your car and if you have questions please dont hesitate to call us at 214 943 0316.