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Vital Adas Calibrations and Diagnostics LLC
“He was able to diagnose and fix my windshield and other sensors on my new Bronco.”
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 23 from towns including Reno (10, 28 mi), Truckee (5, 26 mi) and South Lake Tahoe (3, 21 mi).
8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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Big Bear Automotive Repair Inc
- Price
- Fluid
- Truck
“This place has treated me right for 10+ years.”
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Kingsbury Automotive & Supply
“They took a look and in about 25 minutes (which was great considering they were quite busy and decided to help us right away) the car looked as good as new.”
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1-Way Auto Care
- Tires
- Vehicle
- Prices
“10 Star Service 🥇🎖from 1-Way Auto Service on a long Holiday weekend ( we were traveling with our RV & not locals )…Nicest people on the phone & in person they got me in & out PRONTO!!!”
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Southgate Automotive
- Job
- Quality
- Inspection
“Seamus (spelling?) did my intake so I could drop off and still make my flight, and then communicated seamlessly while I was traveling to get me taken care of.”
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Certified Brake & Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Knowledge
- Upsell
“Jim's back and the service with professionalism is top shelf combined with Al the back shop pro your vehicle couldn't be in better hands they have been my go to shop for 20 years”
Area overview: Carson City, NV
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 2,609 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (80%) and punctuality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "communication" and "estimates". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are engine service (2), maintenance (2), oil change (2) and tune-ups (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the stations on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 2 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Carson City, NV, 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.
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Nevada Auto Diagnostics
- Technicians
- Inspection
- AWD
“They were so courteous and kind and knowledgeable of what was going on he answered all my questions they treated me with respect and kindness thank you”
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Smogchecknv & Renewal
“I also appreciate that they offer cheaper and faster service than most other places that are charging you double for no reason just to get your car smogged.”
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Hy-Tech Auto and Smog Inc
“They got me in for smog check in under 10 minutes.”
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Diesel Smog Shop
- DMV
- Efficient
- Clean
“Amazing and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 7 stars all around …”
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Valhalla Auto Services
- Understand
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“They weren't very helpful about guessing when my car might be repaired, or even when it would be looked at, but thy seemed pretty cheap and my car is all fixed, so I'm happy!”
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Smog Bros
“Why search for a kiosk, attempt to figure out the online instructions at My DMV or try to get an appointment to go in person when Smog Check NV will do it all and they'll do it quickly & courteously.”
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Quality Automotive Servicing
“Having our 20-year-old minivan develop serious problems in the middle of a family camping trip, we are so lucky we found Quality Automotive in Truckee.”
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Advanced Body & Frame
- Company
- E Mail
- Pay
“Took the car in looking a little tired and they returned it looking brand new; outside washed; including the rims, and the inside vacuumed and sanitized.”
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Sierra Smog Services
- Light
- Truck
- Technician
“" Filled up my gas tank and drove straight over to Sierra Smog, as in same parking lot and literally drove straight for 20 yards, and was able to complete the smog inspection in about five minutes.”
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AZ Smog Check
- DMV
- Employee
- Sunday
“This place is fast and super friendly !”
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Stafford Automotive LLC
- Trailer
- Reviews
- Engine
“I have been a representative to this business for over 3 years and they put customer service, quality, and getting the job done right before anything else.”
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Expert Automotive Services
- Report
“Charles showed up early and as advertised sent me a thorough computerized report with detailed notes, pictures, and repair budgets i need to shop for repairs should I opt to fix the few items he found.”
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Anything Gas
- Subaru Outback
- Vehicle
- Price
“Brought my older Subaru outback here because the air conditioning stopped working and Todd was able to get it back up and running in a very reasonable amount of time for a very fair price.”
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Truckee Automotive
- Oil
- Price
- Vehicle
“My car broke down on 80 last night and in the morning we had it towed to Truckee Automotive, I have taken my car to Jerry and his team a few times and they are wonderful.”
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Express Smog Services
- Needs
- Questions
- Mall
“Best smog test I've ever had”
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Norm's Auto Repair
- Job
- Oil
- Honest
“They only use certified Subaru parts, they keep their appts, never under quote a job, repairs are done when they say they will be and most importantly, the repairs are done correctly w/ a warranty.”
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Moore Automotive
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Auto body & trim repair, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Auto battery replacement, Auto power window repair, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General rep...”
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Alpine Powersports
- Snowmobile
- Lake
- Boat
“Best shop on the lake for skis and snowmobiles.”
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Can I book a test online in Carson City?
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.
What customers say about stations near Carson City
- “On sunday the lady that did the smog check on my car was very professional nice and polite .” — customer of AZ Smog Check
- “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
- “A hi was courteous , professional and efficient in smogging both my cars.” — customer of Sierra Smog Services
- “They take care of all our vehicles and I have never been charged if a car fails the smog when I am looking to buy or sell one.” — customer of Smog Bros
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.