Augusta & Paulina Service Station
“They are the most honest and nicest people you will ever know!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Chicago, IL
22 stations listed · all 22 in Chicago · 15 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“My car wasn't worth fixing but he was helpful and explained everything”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Got my free diagnostic test and great communication about what's going on and what's recommended next and it didn't take too long either.”
Teloloapan Auto Repair & Emission Test Repairs Specialists
“Great service, very friendly and the car was 100% come, I recommend the workshop at 2330 S Rockwell, you do not need an appointment to repair your vehicle.”
A-K Auto Mechanic & Body Shop
“They've been taking care of my vehicles for over half a decade.”
Norm's Automotive Clinic Inc
“Great experience - got us back on the road within hours after our car's thermostat failed.”
Listed for drivers in and around Chicago, IL, these 22 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: Chicago, IL
All 22 stations we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 60 stations in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 3,251 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (88%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "attention to detail". 15 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning repair & service (2), battery repair (2), brake repair (2), check engine light (2) and diagnostic services (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 2 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Which shops listed for Chicago test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 15 of the 22 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.
Bj's Complete Auto Repair
“Have worked on a couple of my vehicles and always quality work at a fair price.”
Azteca's Mufflers & Brakes
“Came in to get my car check the guys worked fast with my oil change and got me back on the toad to be able to do my deliveries”
T & H Auto Services
“Fortunately, with no appt or any kind of notice, they were able to fix it immediately and had me back on my way in <30 minutes.”
Chicago Auto Repair
“I trust what they recommend to do to my car and never feel like I'm taking advantage of.”
Bruce's Automotive
“The service may not always be quick but it will be done right.”
Car One Auto Repair & More
“I really appreciate their services and fair prices, they've been with my family since forever my family has been going here since before I was even able to be a drive 5*”
Sun Auto Werks
“He offered me transparency in costs and repair options, and not once did I feel like I was being taken advantage of, which can sometimes happen in a car repair setting.”
Certified Foreign & Domestic
“They've never tried to upsell me on additional (uneeded) maintenance and always get to the root cause of my car troubles.”
G & R Auto Corp
“Great service, amazing customer service loved this place will go to them again and again.”
Kar Kare Service
“Are people are nice the work they do Will send you home with a smile on your face”
Chavez Auto Repair
“Any work I ever had done, Chavez gets me right every time.”
TMB 1 INC
“They have great service me and my brother always go here when we need work done on for our cars”
Serviland Auto Repair
“Had my brakes done here and they were very friendly, quick, and affordable!”
Ricks Muffler & Brakes Inc
“Prices are reasonable, and Rick and his crew are hard, knowledgeable, honest workers.”
Patton Motor Service
“I've gone to Patton twice now and plan to go back (when needed).”
Aztek Auto Supply
“They are pretty good There service are nice”
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