I came to get my car inspected. Only place open late that wasn't a huge pain to get going with. Staff is friendly and to the point. In and out in about 10 minutes! Hands down best place to get an inspection read more

The service here is wonderful. Thomas is very commited to his job. He gets things done right on the spot. The whole inspection cost like $18 and that's a reasonable good price. Would come here again. read more

Great service and quick. I found them a few years ago and am very happy with the convenience to my work and how efficient they are. I try to take all my cars to them for emissions testing services. read more

This place is no nonsense and fast. I have been to this place three times. There is usually 2-3 people ahead of me. It took no more than 20 minutes to get my inspection and leave. The employee there who was the same guy both times was polite and professional. The office is minimal and had a sufficient number of chairs. Doesn't matter because you won't be there long anyways. Can't ask for anything more from this type of business. read more

Stopped by for an inspection and was out within 12 minutes. Thomas greeted me at the front desk and handled my car with care. He was helpful and efficient. The inspection was about $18, thanks guys! read more

He was very kind and explained details. Very quick service and reasonable price. I'll recommend it!

Went for emissions test and was in and out in 10 minutes . Great service and very informative , thank you

Pick this location to get my car inspected mainly because it was close to my home and excepting walk-ins on a Saturday. Location is not the best as it's kind of hidden in hard hard to fine from the street. The owner/operator was friendly and was very thorough while doing the inspection. I was in and out within 15 minutes. I will be coming here for my other vehicles inspection stickers. read more

Clay's Auto Inspection - Car Inspectors Near Me - Houston, Texas

The reviews were right!! If you need a car state inspection I would recommend coming here. Super quick and easy. Friendly staff. 10/10 will be coming back! read more

Tomas at Clay's was attentive, patient and professional. You could tell he really strives to give the best customer service. My inspection was done quickly and without fuss. Unfortunately, at other establishments, I have had poor experiences. This will be my new go-to spot! Thank you Tomas and staff at Clay's! read more

I went in for an inspection on my motorcycle today and Thomas was awesome, great customer service, very professional and very helpful. Everything was done in less than 15 minutes. read more

Very professional. Very fast service. Will be going going back. Thomas was my technician and explained everything as the inspection was in process. read more

This is an excellent hidden gem. You are always in and out in 15min or less and the service is done with a smile. Seriously, the owner is so nice and attentive - he is the reason I choose to come back year after year. The cost for state inspection is $25.50. read more

Quick and friendly service. I was able to take care everything with in a 10 minute time frame. I highly recommend anyone in the area to get your inspections at Clay's! Side Note: You can easily pass up this place when trying to locate it. Clay's is located on the corner of Clay & Gessner to the right of Valero. read more

Clay's Auto Inspection - Car Inspectors Near Me - Houston, Texas

DONE... FULL STOP... GOOD-TO-GO! Must Share, Clay's DOES TX State Vehicle Inspections, PERIOD! Clear Business Model: (i) Focus on What You Do Great; (ii) Deliver Quality; (iii) Personable Service; & (iv) REPEAT! NO Grab- Ass, Confusing Gaggles w Hands In Pockets, So You Can't Even Identify Who's Working! Thomas individually greets you, addressed estimated timing, any concerns, all with a smile! THEN, ensure minimally wait & an appreciation of YOUR TIME... GET THIS... Thomas RUNS... That's RIGHT; HE WILL RUN, between vehicles, greeting, taking payment, etc! read more

I called to see if they were still open for business after the explosion nearby and they were. Tom (both on the phone and in person) was extremely professional, friendly, and polite. He completed my vehicle inspection quickly. I'll definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. Go north on Gessner to Clay. Turn right into the parking lot after Valero. read more

Went to because my EVAP light came on just to get my gas cap checked and they didn't try and up sell me on anything. Great business and would recommend to anyone read more

Inspection was quick, basically no real wait time! Tom worked on it right away, I was in and out. Highly recommended, done right. If you don't want to wait in line for your state inspection, this is the place to go! read more

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Very nice gentleman was in and out. And let me know I was low on break fluid. Definitely recommend this spot for your state inspection. Quality professionalism read more

Excellent Service. Was asked for the insurance , service was less than 10 minutes . Very friendly and kind . 100% recommend their service !

Quick, easy, and kind service. Definitely will be coming back next year for my inspection.

Quick and easy service, 10 minutes in and out of the door, did exactly what I needed - a quick and reliable inspection.

This place is awesome. From the time I pulled up until I left was about 10 minutes. Fast, professional, and friendly. Highly recommend.

Best experience having inspection sticker renewed. Super nice and efficient. Highly recommend.

This is a small shop right next to the Valero gas station at the corner of Gessner and Clay. You can see a sign from the road that says STATE INSPECTIONS, then another sign when you pull in to the strip mall parking area. They ONLY do state inspections - no oil change or mechanic stuff. The owner's name is Tomas Quintanilla and he was really eager to help. He was very quick (inspections take around 10 minutes) and even though there was an issue with my inspection, he told me how to fix it and sure enough I did what he said and brought it back within 15 days and he re-inspected it at no additional charge...and it passed! I would definitely recommend him - he was a really nice guy and seems to appreciate every customer's business. read more

Super quick & convenient! Friendly & professional! Great find & I highly recommend!!!

Came in today on my lunch break and was only there for 10 mins. Fast and excellent customer service. I definitely recommend it.

Best place ever to get your car inspection. Took me 10 minutes tops. Also, since I only had about a week until my tags expired, the gentleman explained that I could get my tags at Kroger or Randall's. I had no idea that was an option. How kind of him to share the info. I will be recommending Clay's to my friends and co-workers! Janet read more

Very fast, affordable and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place. They said it would be 10 minutes, and that's exactly how long it took. Super friendly gentleman that helped me. read more

This shop was very clean and the gentleman who assisted me was great! I walked in with my 10 month old daughter, and while making pleasant conversation, he actually went around the room to make sure there were no specs of anything on the ground that the baby may get a hold of - She sat in my lap anyway, but the act was so thoughtful. I will say though, that the area was so clean, he only picked up one small pebble. The inspection service was fast also, I was in and out in about 10 minutes. Great service and conversation from the man who helped me out - I wish I got his name. read more

Thankful for Yelp! Was hesitant taking my vehicle to get inspected but the owner/workers were so helpful and QUICK! Also only $25.50 and you're done in less than 15 minutes! Highly recommend this business not to mention just a few doors down from my job! read more

Took a friend's car for an inspection to Clay's. The inspector, Tom, finished the entire inspection in LESS THAN 10 MINUTES! Tom exuded friendliness and helpfulness. I want to always take all of my cars and friends' cars to Clay's Automotive Inspection! read more

Quick, friendly, professional! Clay's sets the gold standard for customer service. We'll be taking all of our vehicles there from now on.

Very quick, and no wait when I got there. He was done in less than 10 minutes, then he rung me up and I realized I'd forgotten my wallet at work. As I apologized profusely he said "No problem man, just come back when you can and pay for it." He didn't even ask for my name or number in case I didn't come back or something, and when I came back and paid he continued to be very friendly. I'll definitely be back in a year! read more

I have been here a handful of times and it is always very quick and easy. The owner is so nice and very helpful. I highly recommend. Great customer service as always! read more