Capitaland Auto Service and Towing Inc
“These guys truly go out of their way to take care of you very professional nice and respectful I use them for all my mechanical work also.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Albany, NY
15 stations listed · 5 in Albany · 2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Sam's Garage
“Have always brought my vehicles there and am very happy with the results!”
Hurk's Transmission & Auto Repair
“Mark is very honest and does great work”
Art Taylor"s Garage
“Took care of our automotive needs, just like he said.”
R&R Auto Repair
“Didn't overcharge or fix unnecessary items.”
Kiskis Tire Company
“Always a great experience and service each time I come in..”
Listed for drivers in and around Albany, NY, these 15 shops carry out emissions and inspection work. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Albany, NY
Of the 15 stations we list here, 5 are in Albany itself and 10 come from towns including Troy (2, 8 mi), Schenectady (2, 11 mi) and Menands (1, 3 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,395 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (67%) and value (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 96 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the stations on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the stations on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Which shops listed for Albany test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 2 of the 15 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.
Automasters Car Care
“They plugged my tire at the last minute before closing.”
Jay's Certified Auto Repair
“I went there with my brakes grinding, they fixed it same day and the car now stops great”
Broadway Auto Clinic
“They replaced my front differential and front axles on my dodge ram.”
Troy's Best Auto Body Shop Inc.
“The dedicated, hard-working and friendly staff have always gone above and beyond to deliver a top-quality experience with every visit.”
CDT Automotive
“Took my car in and finished in a timely Manor.”
Hi-Tech Automotive
“Garry is very humble and worth every penny”
577 Auto Care
“Never have to bring a vehicle back for the same problem.”
Mark's Automotive Center
“Not only that but their vehicle expertise is incredible; you'll see everything from Kias to Bentleys and everything in between.”
Needham & Smith Automotive
“Good people and do good work and stand by it hard to find these days”
Why these companies made our list
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