Custom Exhaust & Brakes
“Custom exhaust&brakes of Asheville was amazing in all ways they helped us pick out everything and where quick and there work was exceptional.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Asheville, NC
15 stations listed · 10 in Asheville · 3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Monteath's Auto Service
“I've taken every single vehicle I've owned to Monteath and had minor and major work done !”
Walker Tire
“These guys are great, super fast, prices are the best around too.”
Jimmy's Automotive Center
“I try to be pro-active with servicing my car and Jaimie always spends the time to check my past services to see what I need (oil change, wiper change, etc.”
Jan Davis Tire Store
“It's rare to look forward to servicing anywhere but this is the crew for that I can't say enough good about them...”
Jack Smith's Transmission & Automotive Service
“I have never had an issue with them and they are always very helpful, professional and very fair.”
Listed for drivers in and around Asheville, NC, 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: Asheville, NC
Of the 15 stations we list here, 10 are in Asheville itself and 5 come from towns including Swannanoa (2, 8 mi), Arden (1, 7 mi) and Fairview (1, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,364 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 1 lists 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Asheville?
2 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.
Smokey Mountain Auto Services
“Roland and his team are hands down the best mechanics I've ever ran across very knowledgeable and professional”
Master's Lube N' Tune Inc. Amsoil Independant Dealer
“My 16 year old Honda needed a little extra care and he made sure that I was driving out of there safely and even explained what was happening without a hint of condescension.”
Oil Can
“They even vacuum out the floorboards, which I've never seen anyone do.”
Taller de Mecánica Automotriz
Tire Pro
“They did my inspection and my sons inspection in less than 30 minutes.”
RT Auto and Service
“They fixed my AC issue for a reasonable price and made sure to explain the problem.”
Norton's Automotive LLC
“DJ took time to explain everything that was done, including showing the old parts and how they were worn, explaining the new parts and their warranty and how he confirmed that everything is functioning as it should.”
Davidson Auto
“Quick to get scheduled, completely honest and excellent pricing, unless you want a fancy waiting room why go anywhere else.”
The Mobile Mechanic
“Would not trust anyone else in the area that's mobile.”
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