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Ulmer's Auto Care
“My dad is a retired mechanic and I wouldn't let just anyone take care of my vehicle.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Cincinnati, OH
19 stations listed · all 19 in Cincinnati · 8 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Altenau's Automotive Service
“I was going to walk home after dropping my truck off and he offered to drive me home while the repairs were being done.”
Bob's Auto
“Sean and his crew always know how to take care of any issue or even just regular maintenance, and if, for 1 reason or another are not able to, they put you in touch with someone who can.”
Ryan's Service
“In a world where good old fashioned family shops are dissappearingredients Ryan's is a shining light.”
Hacker Automotive Group
“They truly treat you like family and just a personal, delightful experience.”
Delhi Quality Auto Care
“Whatever demon your car has, Dan and his crew will cast it out in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirt.”
Listed for drivers in and around Cincinnati, OH, these 19 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: Cincinnati, OH
All 19 stations we list here are in Cincinnati itself. We have 22 stations in Cincinnati on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,621 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 100 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 3 take bookings online. 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 Cincinnati test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 8 of the 19 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.
El Moritani Tires and Auto Service
“Best place to get your car fixed hands down good work great people prices have always been amazing.”
Sheatzley's Service
“Berry treats everyone fair and he and his guys do top notch work !!!”
Mo's Auto
“He's a good guy who does good work, and as quickly as possible.”
Greater Cincinnati Auto
“He is super nice and friendly, he explain what going on an is responsible with the price.”
Don Helcher's Peach Grove Auto
“He actually goes out of his way to try to repair cars for as little as possible.”
D & G Automotive
“Dave did a complete inspection of the vehicle and assured us the issue was not and immediate emergency, all within 24 hours.”
Cliff's Auto Services
“I will only go to him for any future problems would recommend them 100%”
Automotive Technicians
“We aren't looking forward to our next car issue, but aren't worried because we have Frank and his shop on our team!”
Cinti Motor Mechanic Car
“Remember when you had a mechanic that had deep experience, knowledge, straightforward honesty, accountability and was prompt getting you your car back”
Georges Auto
“Always gets the job done & I'm sure you will get the best price, period.”
Mikes Automotive Repair Services
“I'm very particular with who I'd let touch my car and I could leave it with Mike and know 100% for sure my car problems have gone away!”
Avila Auto Repair
“This is the only shop i can find to work on my Land rover and actually know what they are doing when it comes to fixing it.”
Rightway Automotive
“Great, honest repair shop, had my vehicle dropped off here and was done within 24 hours.”
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