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24 stations listed · 14 in Arcadia · 19 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Arcadia, CA, 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.

Of the 24 stations we list here, 14 are in Arcadia itself and 10 come from towns including Los Angeles (2, 21 mi), El Monte (1, 4 mi) and Monterey Park (1, 8 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,750 reviews; 17 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 (97%), quality (89%) and punctuality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 19 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the stations on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Weekend testing is on offer at 19 of the 24 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.