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Advanced Automotive & Tire
“The employees all had on masks and the store was very clean with hand sanitizer and disinfect wipes available to customers also the employees were friendly and honest”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Austin, TX
24 stations listed · 23 in Austin · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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University Car Wash & Vehicle Inspections
- Towels
- Pay
- Automatic
“I was grateful for the professionalism from the moment the phone was answered, to the organization of being seen to have my vehicle inspected, to payment, to leaving.”
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Flamingo Automotive
- Oil
- Tire
- Knowledge
“The friend I was visiting contacted Joe (who he has been bringing his cars to for YEARS) and despite being booked solid Joe said swing by and he would take a look.”
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Lucas Tire & Auto Service
“I researched an auto shop that was respectful to women as I was tired of being harassed by men at auto shops and have someone mansplain things to me like I was a child.”
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Abee's Hi-Tech Auto Service
- Oil
- Diagnosed
- Quality
“They always double check with me around service prices before diving into it, they try every possible avenue before they try to do large scale repair, and their prices are some of the most competitive I've seen.”
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Newman's Automotive
“It's rare to find a mechanic who combines technical proficiency with such a high level of customer care, but Matt and the team at Newman's Auto have set a new standard.”
Listed for drivers in and around Austin, TX, 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: Austin, TX
Of the 24 stations we list here, 23 are in Austin itself and 1 comes from Georgetown (26 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 5,101 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (77%) and value (64%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brake repairs (2) and timing belt replacement (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 8 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 2000. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 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 Austin?
5 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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Mobil 1 Lube Express NW
“The people at this shop are so nice, and it was such a vastly different experience than I usually have that I actually thanked them for being nice to me.”
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Amazing Auto Repair & Transmission
- Report
- Dealership
- Pickup
“I took it back to Amazing for my next oil change and again the price was lower than I was expecting and I was given additional information without any attempts at upselling me.”
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Luu Auto Repair & Body Shop
- Integrity
- Team
- Charge
“My regular mechanic of 20+ years closed down and found Danny through these reviews Excellent customer service; fair, honest: best overall business in N Austin”
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Auto 7 Tech
“When your car needs work for whatever reason it can be one of the most annoying and inconvenient things to deal with and these guys truly make it as easy, affordable, and quick as possible.”
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RZ Auto Repair
“I came in because my car was making a noise (I ran over a curb by accident) and was expecting to leave my car there since I didn't have an appointment.”
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Terry's Burnet Road Inspection
- Know
- Job
- Reviews
“Come prepared to wait outside (sometimes there's a chair available, depending on how many people are waiting) but not to worry because you won't be waiting long.”
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Hohmann's Automotive Inc
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Inspection
“After having no problems getting my cars inspected i told my brother to go there, They said my brothers car wouldn't pass inspection because of his windshield wipers needed to be replaced and they charged him 60 bucks.”
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Mr. T's Automotive and Inspection
“Fastest car inspection I have ever had.”
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Liem Inspection
- Chat
- Matter
- Price
“Fastest inspection experience I've had even at a peak time on a Saturday; parking area is confusing but a queue just kinda forms by it and you stay in your car until its your turn and you pull in, and the inspection itself took like less than 2 mins.”
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Lonestar One Car State Inspections.
- Inspector
- Price
- Attention
“Eddy was really nice and answered a bunch of my questions (this was the first step I had to take as a new Texas resident before I can register my car here) and I was in and out within 15 minutes.”
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Best Automotive
- Inspection
- Fair
- Job
“Their were several items they showed me that were suspect, but fairly told me to keep an eye on them, instead of automatically suggesting tje work be done.”
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Koenig Lane Inspections
“I was rushing to get out of town for a meeting in San Antonio, but I wanted to first get the car inspected in case a cop pulls me over for an expired inspection sticker.”
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Flashpoint Auto Inspection #2
- Lube
- Inspector
- Tacos
“Fast service (in and out in 10 minutes), friendly staff, no line on Sunday morning around 9:30 am plus Moreno Barbeque located next door - what else could you ask for?”
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Community First! Car Care
- Car Washes
- Inspection
- State
“Organic garden, chicken coops, community store with locally made items for sale, outdoor movie theater, and you can even grab lunch and a coffee at the grille while you wait.”
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Tri's Auto Repair
“Amazing people, been doing my inspection and having my cars checked out by him and he is very honest and finds the problem to fix it and not just replace a part and be done with it.”
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Gaytan Automotive
- Cash
- Inspection
“They're looking at your windshield, your registration's up, find your keys, grab your wife, and get an inspection now …cuz them troopers be ticketing everybody out here.”
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Budget Lube & Car Wash
- Honest
- Respectful
- Money
“I'm not one to often leave reviews, but these guys were some of the most efficient, professional gentlemen who went out of their way to ensure I was taken care of.”
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Tex Tune Automotive
- AC
- Tow Truck
- Power Steering
“Had the pleasure of him keeping my Toyota running when he worked at Yost and now that he's hung out his own shingle, I'm happy to report the same quality service continues.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Austin
- “Quick and professional state inspection! There were around 10 other customers there when I arrived and I was still in and out in 30 minutes!” — customer of Auto 7 Tech
- “I’ve been looking for an honest mechanic, fixed my obd scanner and diagnosed the issues in minutes.” — customer of RZ Auto Repair
- “In and out in <20 minutes, and the young man Jose working was very professional and considerate.” — customer of Flashpoint Auto Inspection #2
- “Always a great experience at Lucas Tire! I was here recently for my state inspection and oil change, the people that work here are very friendly and professional and they took care of everything so quickly.” — customer of Lucas Tire & Auto Service
- “I got my state inspection here, great customer service and quick turn around.” — customer of Community First! Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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