Creative Automotive
“Paul is a fabulous mechanic and he's reasonable and thinks out of the box to keep costs down.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Arlington Heights, IL
15 stations listed · 8 in Arlington Heights · 9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Charlie's Ace Auto & Body Service
“If you are looking for Auto service center with reasonable price and trustful person, I highly recommend this!”
Engine Depot
“I used to visit him 10 years ago and recently came back because the dealer provided me with a $6000 estimate, JC fixed what needed fixing for $800 and provided recommendations to leave the rest alone.”
Benjamin Auto Repair
“They diagnosed the problem the same day I dropped it off and got it fixed pretty quick.”
Auto Dynasty
“Recommend 10/10 new tires installed and back on the road in no time .”
Trackside Automotive
“We could not be more appreciative of such a reliable and trusted neighborhood mechanic.”
Listed for drivers in and around Arlington Heights, IL, 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 Heights, IL
Of the 15 stations we list here, 8 are in Arlington Heights itself and 7 come from towns including Schaumburg (4, 7 mi), Des Plaines (1, 6 mi) and Roselle (1, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,573 reviews; 8 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 (100%), quality (81%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 9 are open on Saturdays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 3 offer financing and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 1 lists a public email. 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.
Which shops listed for Arlington Heights test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 9 of the 15 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.
Wilke Automotive
“Syed does a really great job gives reasonable price and is very fast service when I I come I leave with satisfaction”
C&A Auto Repair Clinic
“Paolo has been my Mechanic for years always very knowledgeable never fixes anything without letting me know price and labor costs always very honest and Fair .”
Car Doctor Jr
“I brought my car here because my brother recommended this place to me, I took my car to another shop and they couldn't fix my car, they only changed parts and couldn't fix it and when I brought it here they fixed it quickly and Jeff was very kind and helped me made some recommendations about my car definitely this place is the best mechanic shop I have ever visited and from now on this will be my place to bring my car”
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Schaumburg Automedics
“The have fixed multiple cars for me in the last 20 years and I have always been pleased with the service, the friendliness and the price every time.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Luckily, when I called, Steve answered the phone and he never pressured me and even told me to come in for a free inspection to see if I did need to change it.”
Star Auto Authority
“They tell it like it is, then work hard with me to choose best options for me at that time...”
Stan Auto Inc
“Best of the best perfect mechanic profesional service”
Nick's Garage
“Good people to do business with, they will take care of you.”
Chino's Automotive
“Sam is the Saint of Mechanics..”
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