Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Carson City, NV

We have one station in Carson City on file, and it is on this list, along with 9 from towns including Reno (4, 28 mi), South Lake Tahoe, CA (3, 21 mi) and Gardnerville (1, 16 mi).

5 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Vital Adas Calibrations and Diagnostics LLC

Vital Adas Calibrations and Diagnostics LLC

5.0 1 review
“He was able to diagnose and fix my windshield and other sensors on my new Bronco.”
6369 US-50 Unit 5
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Kingsbury Automotive & Supply

Kingsbury Automotive & Supply

4.6 46 reviews
“I'm happy to take all our family's cars here for regular maintenance and repairs.”
Stateline, NV · 16 mi from Carson City
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Smogchecknv & Renewal

Smogchecknv & Renewal

4.7 48 reviews
“The technician offered me a Verteran's discount when he noticed my Veteran's license plate.”
Since 2013Locally owned
Reno, NV · 28 mi from Carson City
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Diesel Smog Shop

Diesel Smog Shop

4.9 47 reviews
“Professional, quick, and place was spotless with a very nice waiting room.”
Since 2024
Reno, NV · 28 mi from Carson City
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Smog Bros

Smog Bros

4.5 44 reviews
“The people here are always friendly, knowledgeable and quick to get the job done.”
Since 2024
Reno, NV · 28 mi from Carson City
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Sierra Smog Services

Sierra Smog Services

4.8 49 reviews
“Anji is an amazing person, so nice to have polite, kind, qualified people”
Reno, NV · 28 mi from Carson City
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Listed for drivers in and around Carson City, NV, 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: Carson City, NV

The 10 stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 671 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. 5 are open on Saturdays. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 3 of the stations on this page. 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.

Which shops listed for Carson City test on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend testing is on offer at 5 of the 10 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.

Stafford Automotive LLC

Stafford Automotive LLC

4.7 46 reviews
“If you want professional, courteous, and honest car repair services Stafford Automotive Repair is your place to call.”
Gardnerville, NV · 16 mi from Carson City
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Anything Gas

Anything Gas

4.7 26 reviews
“Best mechanic, best cost, best feeling to know Anything Gas gets it right the first time.”
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 21 mi from Carson City
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Norm's Auto Repair

Norm's Auto Repair

4.6 20 reviews
“When I had to get a head gasket replaced they threw in a free oil change, and recently when I'd had work done at another shop and they hadn't reconnected everything correctly they tightened/reconnected everything at no charge.”
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 21 mi from Carson City
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Alpine Powersports

Alpine Powersports

4.7 7 reviews
“When you want quality work done this is where you go Taylor simply knows what he's doing!”
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 21 mi from Carson City
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Why these companies made our list

What customers say about stations near Carson City

  • “That's on top of the fact that they always keep things reasonably priced and are willing to go the extra mile (sometimes literally) to find a part if your car needs it.” — customer of Kingsbury Automotive & Supply
  • “Excellent service, fair price & clean facility. I'll be back for smog on my car & diesel truck.” — customer of Diesel Smog Shop
  • “Excellent service. Angie was courteous and professional, and very quick to get My smog done.” — customer of Sierra Smog Services
  • “Quick and friendly, would recommend to anyone that needs to smog their diesel engine.” — customer of Diesel Smog Shop

Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.

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