Premier One Automotive
“I've had multiple cars serviced here and recommend all of my friends to have their cars worked on here as well.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Apex, NC
15 stations listed · 7 in Apex · 3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Apex Transmissions & Auto Center
“The people is very nice answering your questions and trying to help no matter how busy they are.”
Peak Auto Service & Repair For Import
“I was extremely pleased with the work that was done at Peak Auto Service.”
Apex Inspection Center
“Very Friendly Staff Good And Detailed Shop They Actually Do What They Have To Do By State Requirements.”
R&J Mechanical Welding
“Gave them a somewhat complicated request and they knocked it out of the park.”
Southern Tire Sales & Service
“Also, when it comes to general service and alignment, they are one of the only tire shops I trust to get my vehicles alignment, right outside of the dealer.”
Listed for drivers in and around Apex, NC, 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: Apex, NC
Of the 15 stations we list here, 7 are in Apex itself and 8 come from towns including Cary (3, 5 mi), Raleigh (3, 15 mi) and Holly Springs (1, 5 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 5,351 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (79%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "estimates". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), engine repair (2), oil change (2) and wheel alignment (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 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 Apex?
6 of the 15 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.
Salem Street Car Care Center
“A huge shout out to the awesome people at Salem Car Care.”
Murrays Tire and Auto
“As always Murray's tires did a great Job with our Caddillac XT-6 your service it great good job thank you Frankir and Blanca Goffredo”
Omiya Motorsports Auto Repair and State Inspection
“Efficient and time effective - great service!”
Choice Auto Repair
“They have kept me rolling in my 1997 Nissan Hard Body pickup for 490,000 plus miles.”
Carroll's Tire & Auto Center
“Honesty, integrity, and the best customer service keep us coming back.”
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Mobile Mechanic Pros Durham
“What I appreciated most about this place is that they offered mobile services, which is perfect for my lifestyle as sometimes I prefer not to drive my car to an auto repair shop in Durham.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“More then once they have been above and beyond helpful and not even billed me for anything.”
C & C Auto Service
“Walked me through everything wrong with the car, along with sending photos of every issue and extremely detailed invoice showing where my money went.”
Pit Stop Express Lube & Inspection
“Tim at Pit Stop Express provides excellent service.”
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