Been going to Terry since 2003...No better in Austin. Always professional, knowledgeable and just great people to do business with.

Got an emissions test done today in under 5 minutes! Also did a safety test for a few extra bucks, which I appreciate since that was the standard for the past 20+ years read more

10/10 experience! Had to get the emissions test done and this was my 7th stop (other shops didn't have their Inspector in, or no longer did inspections, or had an incredibly long wait times). I pulled up, got my car in immediately on a Friday morning and was out in 10 minutes! Highly recommend! It's not fancy but it gets the job done. Also, GBR! read more

Terry is great! Knowledgeable and thorough and great customer service. He provides a full inspection - not just the emissions testing - for a reasonable fee. read more

Bro loves cars. Fun to chat with albeit briefly. Shop local and get your inspections from Terry.

I've been to Terry's now for two years straight after hearing about him previously. The guy is old Austin and all about business. Get in. Get out. Just what you need. He's a bit hidden in a neighborhood, but not too hidden. No pretense here -- just good, quick service. read more

Wow. I got both our vehicles inspected in less than 30 minutes. This is all he does apparently. He adds in the safety inspection which is actually a good idea. Total cost $18.50. Highly recommended. read more

Stopped in here recently based on stellar Yelp reviews, and the reviews were spot on. The service was fast and friendly. Though the state recently dropped the requirement for a safety inspection, Terry does one anyway and charges a fair price. read more

A true Austin iconic business. I've been going to Terry's for decades. Terry himself is a character, straight out of old Austin. His cluttered service center is a trip back in time to the early blending of outlaw country and hippie rock: Signed photos of local musicians, cantankerous bumper stickers and historic relics of a life well-lived. It's cheap, usually very fast and efficient, honest. read more

Quick and efficient. Reasonable cost. Will come again for any car inspection needs.

Terry's been taking care of Austin for as long as I've been alive I'm pretty sure - I'm thankful to be able to stop by once a year to support him and get my car inspected. Pro Tip: Bring cash to make it easy on him! $18.50 and you'll be in and out. read more

Terry's Burnet Road Inspection - No glitz, no glam. Just Terry being the man! - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

There was one person in front of me and I was still in and out in 20 minutes... That is how easy and inspection is supposed to be :-) I drive for Uber and I drove some girl the other morning, that was told to drop her car off at Lamb's at dawn, and she waited an hour and a half, and it still wasn't done... Paul, quick, and you should know that there's a one dollar credit card processing fee, but it's still under 20 bucks! read more

Easiest inspection ever. Friendly service. Be sure to enter from Jim Hogg ave and it's at the end of the drive. You will see hand written signs for inspection and where to park. You can wait in the garage or outside. The signs state 10 minutes but I think I was in and out in under that. I enjoyed looking around the garage while I waited. Texas signs, old license plates, funny no trespassing/soliciting posters. Support local. read more

Fast reliable and friendly. Can't think of what more you want from an inspection joint.

If a million dollar Ford GT can get it's inspection done here than your car can too. Easy and convenient. read more

Terry's Burnet Road Inspection - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

I drive a new Ferrari and Ferrari of Austin doesn't do state inspections. "Her" annual inspection is due this month and they recommended I go to a luxury dealership to handle the inspection. I spoke with the service department of Land Rover downtown and they predicted an hour to hour and 20min to complete it. Then I looked up their reviews online and they were pretty bad. I decided to find a top rated state inspection shop online and came across Terry's. All of the 5star reviews are on point! He was awesome and had me in and out of there in no time (maybe 10min)...time is money! He's a solid fella. I asked how long he'd been in business and he stated over 30 yrs which I found to be really cool. His shop is humble and customer service top notch. When I went to pay I only had my Amex on me. He said no problem you can pay me later. I quickly went to my bank, grabbed some cash and came back. He's very trusting in the Austin old school kind of way which is very refreshing. I'll take good service, good people, and quick turnaround over "luxury" setting any day! I'll be back for all of my other cars. This place is a gem. read more

I was driving around after my favorite inspection spot closed down and thought I would drive to Terry's. He isn't very informative about the process which is antiquated but I don't mind it. I didn't feel welcomed at all but he performed a very thorough inspection and did it very fast. I would recommend this place over the bigger corporate garages and I'm really happy with the process. read more

I came by during lunch and was helped right away, took probably less than 10 minutes for the inspection and was on my way. It's been less than 20 minutes and I've already been able to renew my registration with the inspection! I would absolutely go back next time and recommend to anyone. read more

Quick. fast. excellent. Always quick always fast Terry is excellent on time scheduling and good. Like his choice of music fits with my own read more

Car inspection. Professional service and reasonable wait time. Inspections seem to be all they do, and they do it well.

"Oh, Terry. Oh, Terry, Terry, Terry, Terry, Terry, Terry." A little some-some for you Cleveland Show enthusiasts. Terry's is great. Noting to it. It's just your basic pull-up, wait your turn (if there even is a wait) and get your inspection done. I was in and out in like 15 minutes. read more

All they do are inspections and no hassles like trying to sell you wind shield wipers Quick and easy

Tip: Use yelp checkin discount. Quick inspection but can be little organized about waiting for your inspection. read more

Such a great place for an inspection! There were three people ahead of me, and I thought that it would be a long wait. I was out of there in about 20 minutes. I've used Terry's 4 times now, and I won't go anywhere else. read more

First the bad news: They only have a couple of years left on their lease. I'm serious. You know what I'm talking about... Burnet is becoming the 2nd home for soooo many Austin Mom 'n Pop shops. It's like wall to wall carpeting 2nd shops. WAH! I sure as heck don't mind having Taco Deli, Lick, Barley Swine, Bufalina Due, Juiceland, etc. closer to home but this also means that our ORIGINAL and LOCAL Mom 'n Pops are now endangered. That said, need a smog inspection? Drive in, hand over the key, stroll over to Lick a hundred yards away (the Cilantro Lime is righteous on a hot day), grab your treat and stroll back. Your car, smog certificate and key are waiting for you. $18.50 and you're outta there. Love 'em. read more

Pulled in today & decided to wait, even though they had several cars before us (I'd procrastinated since I've never been through a TX inspection before). It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside and enjoyed it. Talked to a couple other customers while waiting, & in no time we were done! I'd say 45 minutes total- with 4 cars before us. They were quick! No complaints here, I'll be back next year...God willing. $1 surcharge for CC if you forget to bring cash. 100% recommended. read more

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I just wanted to update my post. I've been almost every year since 2016 and it's still as fast, as affordable, and still worth it. A+! read more

I got my car inspected today at Terry's (February inspection sticker). Quick thorough inspection, no nonsense. Terry has been in business for 31 years, I can't remember how many times I've been here over the years. I strongly recommend this business. read more

Been coming to see Terry for 5, maybe 6 years now. Always quick and a cool experience (for getting a car inspected). He's a good dude.

I pull up, step out... "Howdy." Hi. I need by vehicle inspected; it's out of state. "Keys?" Here you go. Returns 40 seconds later. Pulls in the bay. Takes 6 minutes. "It's ready." How much? "18.50" Wow thanks. Here's a 20. Keep the change. "Thank you very much. Have a nice day" read more

Waited 3-5 minutes for the patron in front of me... once Terry took my keys, it was ~10 minutes tops before I drove on my merry way. Awesome!! I won't be going to my old inspector ever again if I can help it... Paid with cash and jetted. I know it looks a little spartan in pictures, but Terry is all business! Don't hesitate to go... but don't all of you go because I still want to be able to get in and out quickly! Note: if you use a CC, there is a $1 processing fee, I think. read more

Terry's Burnet Road Inspection - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got our inspection done here! It was quick and easy. Terry is very efficient and has been in the business for a long time. We called ahead of time and everything went smoothly. I highly recommend read more

I've been here several times over the years in getting my vehicles inspected. It's become my go-to place for a few reasons. - I discovered them on Yelp, they have an impeccable rating, and all of my experiences here have been just as perfect as their rating. - Use the Yelp Check-In feature and get $2 off....!! Kewl Beans! That's the only coupon I'm aware of, and even though it's not enough to cover a beer - - there's always an ice cold Mexican Coca-Cola......I'll take one hunny bunny! - It's simple, quick, and hassle free here. I've never had any issues and never waited longer than 10-20 minutes - and that's when you're in a queue. - Terry and his staff are always super nice and courteous, they aim to please. read more

Terry's (located at the end of a dead end street behind Burnet) is a great spot for an easy, no frills, very fast state car inspection. read more

Terry's Burnet Road Inspection - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

Easy, quick inspection. Friendly, positive vibe. The best part: It's a little slice of Austin as it used to be. Real, not hipsterized, corporatized, or franchised. Just real. There is no comfortable waiting room, just a single-space garage with the testing equipment. Look inside and you'll see stickers, photos, and knickknacks that connect you with a time when Austin was maybe a third of its current size and cars came with carburetors and rusty mufflers. If Dazed and Confused had an inspection sticker scene it would have been filmed at Terry's. What more could an Austinite ask for? read more

Hidden gem off Burnet for quick and easy vehicle inspections. Casual, cash-only. Have your insurance card ready! Solid service.

Well that was quick and inexpensive. I went and before the test had started the lady told me that the car would fail because a bulb had gone out above my registration. I asked if she knew where i could get it fixed and she said next door. Next door as in literally sharing the same space. She drove my car in, called the guy and he came out and fixed it. She then drove it back plugged it up to the computer and in 10 mins i'm out of there Really nice, polite and informative with answers to my questions. Overall i'm pretty happy that my car passed its inspection and i found a nice family mechanic incase i ever need one. The car shop or whatever it is called in the US is: Century Automotive. read more

Always a quick in and out service. No frills but efficient and I love having him in the neighborhood.

What a weird place! Not sure if we met *the* terry but immediately got a weird vibe from the only dude there. Turtle shells and animal skulls everywhere, very vintage candy machine with equally as vintage candy inside, lots of stuff to stare at while you wait. Literally the only 2 things this guy said was "I need to see your Texas insurance" at the beginning and "$29.50" at the end. So weird!!?!!? But as advertised we were in and out in 10 minutes so I can't complain. read more

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Stopped by to get an inspection. Asked if they wear face masks while inside the car, and she said no. So I drove away. Losing business and ignoring customer health? Not what I would've done. read more