Arlington Autocare
“Quick service, great rates for the area, very professional and helpful, and had the brand of tires I needed when no other shops could get them!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Arlington, VA
15 stations listed · 7 in Arlington · 11 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Auto Stop Arlington
“From the paid Lyft rides to dedicated customer service and actual assistance in terms of cost, I cannot say enough good about Auto Stop.”
Town Car Repair
“My check engine light was on and he let me get in there quick so he could reset.”
Arlington Auto Repair & Body Shop
“I've been coming to this shop for a number of years now and have tried other shops in between, but the service, responsiveness, quality, and affordability always have me running back.”
Arlington Auto Clinic
“Everyone that works here is so nice, and answer any questions I have (which is a lot because I know embarrassingly little about cars).”
Gray's Auto Services
“Needed an inspection; they are close to where i live and very quick and efficient!”
Listed for drivers in and around Arlington, VA, 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: Arlington, VA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 7 are in Arlington itself and 8 come from towns including Alexandria (3, 4 mi), Springfield (2, 8 mi) and Suitland, MD (1, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 7,890 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis" and "price". 11 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), brakes (2), fleet repair (2) and suspension repair (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 7 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 Arlington?
3 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.
Shirlington Exxon Auto Repair & Inspections
“Much to my delight and performed the process REALLY quick (I hadn't even finished my conversation, with another employee before the inspection was completed) !”
Franconia Service Center Liberty
“They were able to accommodate me without an appointment and were very friendly and efficient.”
Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.
“I highly recommend using them and have referred them to my friends with confidence.”
Cardinal Plaza Shell
“Was able to help last minute with a tire leak and completed the work before I checked in.”
Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Automotive
“Katie Quinn helped make my experience quick, easy, and pleasant.”
Census Auto Repair & Sales
“Dre is very nice tried to work with ur work schedule”
Exline Automotive
“Got in same day they called around got everything I needed and got it all done.”
Kensington Service Center
“I got a flat tire and Cage did perfect job.”
German Auto Group
“Thank you Aaron Service advisor, and the German Auto Group team for fixing my BMW and explaining the full repair process.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in and near Arlington
- “Came in for an emissions test mid day on the weekend and was out in 15 minutes.” — customer of Arlington Auto Clinic
- “I would definitely recommend this place to get your state inspection done.” — 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
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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