Emissions Testing & Smog Check near Arlington, VA
Arlington has 9 mechanics of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Washington (14), Annapolis (2) and Springfield (2, 8 mi).
24 listed · 20 rated 4.5+
Auto Stop Arlington
Town Car Repair
Arlington Auto Clinic & Emission Test Station
Arlington Auto Repair
- Sunday
- Mechanic
- Oil
Onsite Auto Services
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Price

Area overview: Arlington, VA
Their ratings run from 3.8 to 4.9 across 8,773 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews; 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (83%) and punctuality (78%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), oil change (5), wheel alignment (4), fleet repair (3) and suspension repair (3). 13 list staff certifications (ASE); 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 18 of them; 14 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Arlington, VA. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Gray's Auto Services
- Inspection
- Prices
Virginia Official Auto Safety & Emission Testing Station
- Conversation
Franconia Service Center Liberty
Superior Auto Service
Preferred Automotive
Auto Clinic Care
Jacob's Autorama
Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.
Rockville Auto Repair
- Spark Plugs
- Oil
- Vehicles
E & S Automotive
Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Automotive
Cardinal Plaza Shell
Ampm Automotive
Rising Sun Motors
Fort Washington Auto & Tire Center
Census Auto Repair & Sales
Exline Automotive
Kensington Service Center
Why these companies made our list
FAQ
Can I book a test online in Arlington?
2 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.
What customers near Arlington say
- “The man who does the state inspection at Arlington Autocare is a consummate professional because he is knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient.” — customer of Arlington Autocare
- “Fast and friendly service! I was late to my appointment but they were still able to squeeze me in to do the emissions test for my car.” — customer of Exline Automotive
- “Preferred Automotive does excellent work, offers great customer service, and are both honest and trustworthy.” — customer of Preferred Automotive
- “Was here for a safety inspection. Just found my go to place for further services!” — customer of Emission Specialists
- “This will be my new go to place for all my automotive repairs!” — customer of Rockville Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.