Up the Creek Auto Repair and Towing
“The mechanics do great work and the receptionist is friendly and there's a waiting room and their fair on prices don't over charge .”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Charleston, WV
12 stations listed · 4 in Charleston · 2 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Steve & Stacy's Servicenter
“First time having my car worked on at this service center and honestly I'm pleased, the service was fast and the price for the ac repair was actually cheaper than I expected.”
Carte's Tire and Auto Center
“Would recommend to anyone and it will become my new permanent auto shop!”
Kelly's Car Care
“Hard worker great services too at a good price”
P&E Auto Repair LLC
“It's great to have an honest auto shop”
Ed's Autocare LLC
“Roger will definitely let you know what they can and can't do.”
Listed for drivers in and around Charleston, WV, these 12 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: Charleston, WV
Of the 12 stations we list here, 4 are in Charleston itself and 8 come from towns including St Albans (4, 12 mi), Tornado (2, 11 mi) and Poca (1, 13 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 827 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 34 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page and 1 publishes a contact 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 Charleston test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 2 of the 12 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.
C & G Auto
“Wonderful people fair pricing with exceptional service”
Don's Valley Auto
“Don and his staff are excellent!”
B & C Automotive & Diesel LLC
“Thoroughly checked my car, very nice and considerate.”
Tornado Auto Repair
“Took it to Steve and a little over an hour and the problem was fixed and has not missed up as of yet and that's been almost two years ago”
River Rat Auto
“Makes sure you have all your stuff before starting the inspection and gives you a chance to fix it before looking at it if something is wrong.”
Ashland Fast Lube
“Best place to take your car.”
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