Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Athens, GA

We have 2 stations in Athens on file, and both are on this list, along with 8 from towns including Colbert (2, 10 mi), Winterville (1, 7 mi) and Statham (1, 13 mi).

2 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Car Craft

Car Craft

4.8 47 reviews
“The mechanics were very knowledgeable and provided thorough details about the work on my vehicle.”
60-mo/50k-mi warrantyLoaner carsSince 1976
350 Hawthorne Ave
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Five Star Automotive Corporation

Five Star Automotive Corporation

4.9 49 reviews
“I've come to him numerous times and he has never failed to make me a happy customer.”
Since 1986
530 Macon Hwy
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Hill's Auto Repair

Hill's Auto Repair

4.9 41 reviews
“I always know my car will be fixed correctly and promptly at a fair price.”
Commerce, GA · 15 mi from Athens
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Pace Automotive Repair

Pace Automotive Repair

4.3 32 reviews
“Have used Blaine for all of our automotive needs for years and have always been extremely happy with the quality of the work, fair pricing and professional service!”
Since 2012
Colbert, GA · 10 mi from Athens
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CG Tire & Automotive

CG Tire & Automotive

4.7 20 reviews
“I have had lots of work done here and have always been well pleased with quality of work and customer service highly recommend.”
Comer, GA · 16 mi from Athens
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Chandler Automotive Services

Chandler Automotive Services

4.8 23 reviews
“I was recommended Chandler Automotive from a family member and they did not disappoint!”
Winterville, GA · 7 mi from Athens
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Listed for drivers in and around Athens, GA, these 10 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: Athens, GA

The 10 stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 912 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 1 of the stations on this page; 1 publishes a contact page and 1 takes 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 use a station outside Athens?

Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 10 shops here are in Athens and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.

Midnight Diesel and Auto LLC

Midnight Diesel and Auto LLC

4.4 4 reviews
“It's been just shy of a month since the job and with driving the car every day since then, everything has been performing well with the car!”
Statham, GA · 13 mi from Athens
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Taylor's Towing & Automotive

Taylor's Towing & Automotive

4.0 1 review
Colbert, GA · 10 mi from Athens
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Rusty Nuts Garage

Rusty Nuts Garage

5.0 1 review
“Very helpful and always willing to be of service even on the weekends!”
Jefferson, GA · 17 mi from Athens
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Dunahoo Auto Repair and Sales

Dunahoo Auto Repair and Sales

4.7 15 reviews
“So glad I found this shop and look forward to using him for many years.”
Winder, GA · 18 mi from Athens
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