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24 stations listed · 4 in Carlsbad · 11 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Of the 24 stations we list here, 4 are in Carlsbad itself and 20 come from towns including Escondido (5, 12 mi), Oceanside (4, 7 mi) and Encinitas (3, 5 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 4,240 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (84%) and value (74%). 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), maintenance adviser (2), oil changes (2), tire pros warranties (2) and tpms service (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 give free estimates and 3 are family- or locally-owned. 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.
Data verified October 6, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Carlsbad, CA, 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.
4 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.
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
