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Franconia Service Center Liberty
“I went in for a inspection and although there were five cars in front of me, they got me on a text message list and I went next-door and was able to get some work done.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Alexandria, VA
24 stations listed · 14 in Alexandria · 18 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Automotive
- Team
- Oil
- Trip
“They did a very thorough report, and I left knowing everything I needed to know about my car, thanks to Katy explaining everything to me and going above and beyond.”
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International Auto Center
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Oil
“Great service, honest prices.”
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Foreign Car Service
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Work
“All service was reasonably priced compared to the dealer in Tysons Corner (especially since my warranty recently expired) and I'm planning on making return service visits in the future.”
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Turnpike Auto Services
- Knowledge
- Price
- BMW
“I've been going to mike for 17 years the service is two thumbs up their kind , friendly they talk to you they tell you the problem give you good deals I never go anywhere else”
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Route 1 Auto Care Richmond Highway Honest Mechanic
- Price
- Job
- Work
“Ray Vafaei (the owner) and his brother Armin and the rest of his mechanics went over and above to not only fix the truck's whole brake system (new brake pads, rotors, calipers, and master cylinder) for a very, very reasonable price but they also gave...”
Listed for drivers in and around Alexandria, VA, these 24 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: Alexandria, VA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 14 are in Alexandria itself and 10 come from towns including Waldorf, MD (4, 17 mi), Clinton, MD (2, 11 mi) and Arlington (1, 4 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 7,182 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (82%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis" and "honest". 18 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (4), brake repair (3), transmission (3), brakes (2) and fleet (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Alexandria?
7 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
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S K Auto Repair Workshop LLC
- Price
- Mechanic
- Area
“When I went to pick up the van, he took extra time to show me everything done, to include having the car run for a few minutes and taking time to show me all the spots under the hood coolant could leak and there were no leaks.”
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Auto World
“Neat enviroment cautious associates.”
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German Auto Group
- Sell
- BMW
- Inspection
“No matter what I needed done, they were both willing to help me and provided reasonable pricing for the services, which can be extremely pricey for a BMW.”
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A K Auto Repair
- Price
- Mechanic
“Ayub Khan is really honest, I have been going there since 2008.”
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TB Auto Service
- Price
“They were friendly (we worked with Jay), easy to work with, fair pricing, quick to complete the work, and most importantly the work quality was excellent.”
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M & R Motors Inc
- Price
“I have been going there for the last 17 years amazing people and very professional at what they do, fair price for a very quality of work, I trust them with my car.”
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J&H Auto Repair
- Pricing
“This guy/shop is a unicorn, you won't find another shop where the owner personally works on all vehicles, interacts with you and never makes you feel like you are paying for something you don't have to.”
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C Wayne Auto LLC
“He's provided excellent, fair priced and fast services to my cars on multiple occasions.”
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FEN Auto Service AND Body Shop
“He tried resolving the issue but when everything else failed, he decided to tow my car at a very low cost to his shop and make sure everything is set.”
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Clinton Automotive Car Care
- Price
“I would Recommend the services and excellent staff at Clinton Auto Car Care to anyone seeking!”
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Waldorf Tire Pros
“These guys are awesome and very professional and they do great work every last one of those guys that working their place and the owner and Mr James they are awesome everything is great so if I need anything go see Mr James or the owner I can't remem...”
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J.j.'s Auto Service Center
“Tuesday morning she called to confirm that she had my keys and what they were going to do, updated me later in the day to inform me that they needed another day due to the amount of cars they had and assured me that it would be looked at and I would ...”
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Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.
“So for 28 years we have relied on them for honest appraisals of what needs to be done to keep our cars in working order, making necessary repairs at reasonable prices, and fitting us in when there's an urgent issue.”
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Arlington Autocare
- Technician
- Inspection
- Second Opinion
“The technician, Joey, changed the engine oil filter, performed a Mobil Super Full Synthetic oil change, rotated the tires, charged for a cooling kit, put in antifreeze, checked brakes, performed coolant”
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Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
“On Friday morning they looked at it ordered the parts that they thought would be where the problem no one could rebuild it that day, they're retired master builder bill came in special on a Saturday morning replace the parts that I needed they reinst...”
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Myers Auto Service
“The service is phenomenal, trustworthy, we're are always left in good hands, their genuine concerns, the suggestions, feeling like family when we go, and I have to mention the service again.”
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Cardinal Plaza Shell
- Pump
- Inspection
- Emissions
“When I talked to guy at the front desk that I'm really surprised that they couldn't notice it, not once but twice, and asked if there is a technician who could ride with me so I can explain the problem to him and have him hear the revving sound and t...”
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Rising Sun Motors
“First time coming to Rising Sun Motors, I needed Marland State Inspections for both of my vehicles, They provide great service, have a great way to provide you with estimates and approvals for your vehicle.”
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