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Arlington Autocare
- Inspectors
- Emissions
- Oil
“I called my insurance and asked for their help, and the towing guy advised to drop it at their workshop and passed me their phone number to call them the next day.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Arlington, VA
24 stations listed · 8 in Arlington · 15 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Auto Stop Arlington
“Mel, Erica and the others that assisted me were great and extended so much understanding and compassion to me with EVERYTHING that I had concerns or issues with.”
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Town Car Repair
“Great as usual, i have been going there for 30 years, family owned, the mechanics are very knowledgeable , its small and 2 mechanics, you might have to leave your car...”
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Arlington Auto Clinic & Emission Test Station
“They not only performed all of the necessary services to make for a safe journey, but also found an issue with my engine that was a crucial fix prior to my road trip.”
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Arlington Auto Repair
- Sunday
- Mechanic
- Oil
“I've taken my car and my partner's car here multiple times and they always do phenomenal, professional and clean work at a cost so low you'll wonder how you've never been there before.”
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Onsite Auto Services
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Price
“This a great mechanic store in Rosslyn .”
Listed for drivers in and around Arlington, 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: Arlington, VA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 8 are in Arlington itself and 16 come from towns including Rockville, MD (6, 14 mi), Alexandria (2, 4 mi) and Springfield (2, 8 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.8 to 4.9 across 8,806 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (83%) and punctuality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 15 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), oil change (5), wheel alignment (4), fleet repair (3) and suspension repair (3). 14 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 13 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 Arlington?
6 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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Gray's Auto Services
- Inspection
- Prices
“Efficient as always for car inspections.”
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Virginia Official Auto Safety & Emission Testing Station
- Conversation
“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) !”
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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.”
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Superior Auto Service
- Morning
- Honest
- Inspection
“I do all the work myself, so I hardly ever need to come to a shop, but these folks did a fantastic job getting my new-to-me car through a state inspection.”
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Preferred Automotive
- Used Car
- Gary & Mike
- Mechanic
“They found some minor issues but there was absolutely no pressure to get them repaired asap and I didn't get the somewhat usual mechanic "mansplaining".”
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Auto Clinic Care
- Information
- Reviews
- Team
“They communicate with photos for reliability and indications of how any given repair ranks in urgency, helping me prioritize and make truly informed decisions.”
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Jacob's Autorama
- Happy
- Trust
- Mechanic
“Really recommend, the best auto service I have ever met in Maryland, Jacob is very nice, he not only repaired my car well, but also tried to help me save more money, and also provided helpful suggestions, A+++++”
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Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.
“I came here and they told me I didn't need each assembly replaced, but instead suggested my connectors be replaced because that's where the problem was which would cost significantly lower.”
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Rockville Auto Repair
- Spark Plugs
- Oil
- Vehicles
“I do not trust a lot of mechanics but this one I have no issues sending my wife in to get work done without fear of gouging or trying to sell her stuff she doesn't need.”
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Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Automotive
- The Future
- Dealership
- Inspection
“For my first time visiting BNAA, I had great, informal interaction with manager Katie and she took good care of me and alleviated any worries I had regarding my repairs.”
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Cardinal Plaza Shell
- Concierge
- Upsell
- Car Service
“You'll never believe how much pride this gas and service station take in their business- the place is beautiful and it is of the great service they provide too.”
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Ampm Automotive
- Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Job
“They diagnosed a problem with my car that shops before hadn't caught, fixed the problem, and gave me good recommendations for other work that was needed.”
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Rising Sun Motors
“They are especially good at explaining the diagnoses and recommended solutions, and are clear about what they believe is absolutely necessary/urgent and what can be postponed.”
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Fort Washington Auto & Tire Center
“I overheard some discussions with their patrons and witnessed how they help their patrons to make informed decisions about their car's maintenance without the pushy salesman tactics.”
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Census Auto Repair & Sales
“They are the best I've never had a problem with them on my pickup truck now I have a new ride and I just had my oil and tires rotated they are the best”
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Exline Automotive
“I've always appreciated this and have been using Exline since this first experience, including for a recent major repair where my Silverado needed a new transmission @ 70K miles.”
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Kensington Service Center
“Brought our car here and they easily identified an engine leak and their price for other repairs was SO reasonable I was shocked how much the other place was charging.”
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Hoffmaster's Auto Care
- Fair
- Costs
- Mechanic
“They are willing to work with customers to get the most life out of a vehicle and offer sound advice on what should be fixed and what may not be worth the cost.”
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 & Emission Test Station
- “I needed a state inspection, easily set up an appointment for the next day, and the whole service was done about 4 hours after I dropped my car off.” — customer of Hoffmaster's Auto Care
- “I truly appreciate Jeff/the Rising Sun Motors team's honesty and I will continue to have my car serviced with them and recommend their business to everyone I know.” — customer of Rising Sun Motors
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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