Joe's Automotive Repair
“I really appreciate the honesty and communication I've experienced at Joe's and would definitely recommend for someone looking for a reliable and trustworthy mechanic.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Bellingham, WA
24 stations listed · 5 in Bellingham · 7 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Trottners Auto Repair Service Inc.
“Our mechanic took the time to show us what was wrong, the owner was friendly and chatted with us, and his daughter communicated with us in a timely manner.”
Quattro Season Autowerks
“Rand is a one of a kind, not only is he extremely knowledgeable and his years of experience and expertise is unrivaled, but his customer service and kindness to take the time to educate is one of the many reasons that makes this place very exceptiona...”
Manny's Auto Repair
“Not only did he drive me home after I dropped my car off to him to fix but when he was done he literally drove my car back to me and I drove him back to his business.”
Faction Automotive
“I always recommend Faction to anyone I know that needs work done to their vehicle, and everyone lets me know how overly impressed they are with the overall experience.”
Trans Tech Automotive LLC
“Loren is a great mechanic, I took my truck in with a blown motor, he found me a replacement for a fair price and got the work completed ahead of his schedule.”
Listed for drivers in and around Bellingham, WA, 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: Bellingham, WA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 5 are in Bellingham itself and 19 come from towns including Oak Harbor (4, 30 mi), Sedro-Woolley (3, 20 mi) and Mount Vernon (3, 24 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,434 reviews; 10 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 (95%), quality (79%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair", "communication" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 4 list 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 Bellingham?
2 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.
JNJ Automotive
“I had them work on my 2005 Toyota Prius that was in desperate need of new almost everything - my car drives and feels better than the day I took it off the car lot!”
Precision Auto Works
“The transmission arrived a few days earlier than originally scheduled and despite the inconvenience, they worked with me and were able to hold the transmission until I could arrive.”
Sedro-Woolley Automotive
“The second time, I limped in, truck still smoking, and Jimmy fit me in eventhough they were slammed and repaired my seized rear brakes which allowed me to get home that day.”
Puget Sound Automotive
“I was very impressed with how professional and knowledgeable they were about their job and how they told me exactly wrong with my car, I will keep coming to them”
Jimenez Auto Repair
“This auto repair shop did an amazing job on my brakes that were problematic they fixed it in a timely manner, they responded to my phone calls and were able to answer all my questions.”
Premier Auto Repair
“I took my car in for a check engine light because the last shop who worked on it couldn't clear it after they took my money and said it is due to a “failed” O2 sensor.”
Steve's Automotive Center Inc
“Steve and his staff went the extra mile on top of their already busy appointment schedule to service my unexpected “perform service” dash light on my 2016 Dodge Ram.”
CMG Automotive&towing
“He kept me updated every step of the way, does not use low quality parts and just a good experience all around does great custom work on some of my friends rides too.”
Naztek Automotive Llc
“I was able to tow my car to Nazar and he fixed the problem for a reasonable price.”
Foreign Auto Clinic
“And looked at me a bit suspiciously but that being put a side; he was straightforward and honest with his answer and wanted me to correct my tire issue and then bring her down we'll have a look which is proper for what I have going on.”
TLC Automotive
“Excellent service and reasonable price per hour!”
Skagit Valley Automotive
Mark's Auto Repair
“The front desk associate was incredibly kind and empathetic to our situation and the mechanic explained in depth the details of engine problems we were facing.”
Jack's Auto Repair
“Offered me a cost-effective and honest solution rather than gouging me, I'm road worthy again and at half the cost that was quoted by another company in Oak Harbor.”
Carl's Automotive Repair
“Carl took the time to show and explain what was in need of repair.”
Jim's Mechanic Shop a Division of. Avon Body Shop LLC
“The engine install was done faster than anticipated, looks and sounds great, in addition he went over and above to package the old engine for transport and reconnecting my exhaust with the aftermarket headers.”
DC Auto Repair
“Dustin and his crew are outstanding”
Bryant Automotive
“I ended up needing warranty repair at a dealership instead, but this gentleman still provided all the info I needed and treated me like any other customer!”
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