Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Cedar Rapids, IA

24 stations listed · 8 in Cedar Rapids · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Mt. Vernon Road Tire

Mt. Vernon Road Tire

(50)
“I got a flat late on a Sunday night on a 2000 mile journey and after calling around different tire shops on Monday morning, and everyone telling me we can't get your tire, i finally called Lane at Mt Vernon Road tire repair and he said he would have ...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1992
BBB Accredited
Family Business
4217 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Papa's Truck & Trailer Repair LLC

Papa's Truck & Trailer Repair LLC

(40)
“These guys are life savers I waited 8 hrs in the snow for a different road service company but they never show up then I called Papas truck & trailer repair and within an hour their tec was here.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1995
BBB Rating: A+
5650 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

(45)
  • Work
  • Charge
  • Diagnosed
“Worked with Todd when my car needed a csc replacement, had Todd order a new clutch and flywheel as well and ended up doing the job super fast, very satisfied.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2016
Offers Financing Options
1740 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Keenan Family Auto Inc

Keenan Family Auto Inc

(27)
  • Cost
  • Mechanic
  • Vehicle
“On top of the quality of work, he's always been extremely honest with what actually needs to be done at a given time, and there's 0 pressure to get work done that isn't immediately needed.”
In Business Since 1974
BBB Rating: A+
255 Classic Car Ct SW suite 4, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Goette Garage

Goette Garage

(24)
  • Bike
  • Prices
  • Tire
“Better prices than anyone in the area amazing service they allowed me to drop off and pick up my bike after hours do to my hectic work schedule highly recommend this shop💯 …”
In Business Since 2023
5913 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Monticello Auto Center

Monticello Auto Center

(9)
  • Price
“Kevin, the owner was friendly, honest and accommodating.”
In Business Since 2015
Monticello, IA · 32 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Listed for drivers in and around Cedar Rapids, IA, 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: Cedar Rapids, IA

Of the 24 stations we list here, 8 are in Cedar Rapids itself and 16 come from towns including Iowa City (7, 23 mi), Marion (2, 7 mi) and Ely (1, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 3,773 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (92%), professionalism (84%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 90 years. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the stations on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 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 use a station outside Cedar Rapids?

Inside your own state, yes. 8 of the 24 shops here are in Cedar Rapids and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.

Dlouhy's Auto Repair

Dlouhy's Auto Repair

(4)
“Naturally, her Jeep with the chronically bad problem of shredding serpentine belts, shredded the serpentine belt when she was getting ready to make the 300 mile drive home.”
In Business Since 1989
528 2nd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Knox Auto Paint

Knox Auto Paint

(1)
“I work for Mc Grath Ford as a car salesman and I needed to have a customer's tailgate on their truck repaired.”
3909 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Premier Auto Service Inc.

Premier Auto Service Inc.

(2)
“A very trusted mechanic which is something eveyone needs.”
In Business Since 2008
238 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Sweet Auto Sales & Services

Sweet Auto Sales & Services

(46)
  • Mechanic
  • Price
  • Work
“I have just about no experience with mechanics, and all I heard was horror stories about local and corporate companies, people who would swindle me due to my inexperience and lack of knowledge.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Ely, IA · 7 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Master Auto Repair & Tire

Master Auto Repair & Tire

(48)
“I must say, 2 weeks ago he experienced yet another complicated car problem and once again, these 2 men came through to serve him in a way that goes waaaaaaaaaaaaay above and beyond what any other auto service would offer.”
In Business Since 1995
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Marion, IA · 7 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Tork Auto

Tork Auto

(22)
  • Fair
  • Price
  • Tires
“Last year I was in an accident, and the place I was towed to overcharged me; Tork Auto was kind enough to squeeze me into their busy schedule so that I could get a fair price.”
In Business Since 2022
Mt Vernon, IA · 13 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Ken's Auto Clinic Inc

Ken's Auto Clinic Inc

(18)
  • Fair
  • Pricing
“I had my Mazda tribute to a number of mechanics and Kens was the only mechanic that took the time to diagnose the problem when there were no logs in the computer.”
Solon, IA · 15 mi from Cedar Rapids
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D C Auto Repair

D C Auto Repair

(11)
“Appreciate their work on our vehicles.”
Marion, IA · 7 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Dave's Service

Dave's Service

(6)
“Very kind guys...”
In Business Since 1987
Alburnett, IA · 13 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Linder Tire Service

Linder Tire Service

(50)
“Dropped the car off before opening hours and called them to let them know my tire was deflated - found the culprit and fixed within the hour - cheaper than I expected too!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1936
BBB Rating: A+
Coupons & Offers
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Hanson Automotive Inc

Hanson Automotive Inc

(49)
  • Results
  • Fair
  • Prices
“I have been coming here since I moved to Iowa for school, fantastic honest people, always fit me in even when its an emergency, I can always afford the work they do, they do it fast, they do it well, and cheap.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1985
ASE Certified
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Spenler Tire Services

Spenler Tire Services

(45)
“Whether you need your heavy equipment have the equipment skid loader tire or or new tires for your trucker car your trucker car spendler tire has it all and check out their lawn mowers Quality is always 1st at Spindler”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1973
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Accurate Automotive

Accurate Automotive

(47)
“Well they looked it over and within 15 minutes they had it back out front and said that their was a bolt missing and the belt needed to be tightened...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2003
BBB Rating: A+
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Los Amigos Auto Repair & Body Shop

Los Amigos Auto Repair & Body Shop

(41)
  • Vehicle
  • Price
  • Job
“Previously I had taken my car to Firestone downtown several times and kept being, just needed to rotate tires and nothing could be done about the car pulling right.”
In Business Since 2008
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City Tire and Service

Iowa City Tire and Service

(47)
“When they found out that fixing my tire was more complicated than I had thought, they came into the waiting room, showed me the issue, and told me how much it would cost.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1984
ASE Certified
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City Brake

Iowa City Brake

(26)
  • Trailer
  • Price
  • Tire
“As a small business just getting off the ground, Jim and his team have been instrumental in keeping my less than new equipment in service, out working and at a more than fair price!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1999
BBB Rating: A+
Iowa City, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Jones Automotive

Jones Automotive

(32)
  • Pickup
  • Price
  • Traveling
“Once there, another employee immediately went to work removing the bad alternator while the owner drove to the parts store and picked up a new alternator.”
In Business Since 2004
BBB Rating: A+
Williamsburg, IA · 27 mi from Cedar Rapids
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Automotive Services

Automotive Services

(37)
  • Prices
“I haven't done a whole lot of business with these guys, but I did buy a set of trailer tire/wheel packages from them, were friendly & helped me load them up.”
Anamosa, IA · 23 mi from Cedar Rapids
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