Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Clifton, NJ

15 stations listed · 9 in Clifton · 7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Lakeview Auto Corp

Lakeview Auto Corp

4.5 98 reviews
“I called to check if there was an appointment needed for State Inspection and she said to come at a certain time later in the day which worked out.”
Since 1998
316 Lakeview Ave
i
Peter's Service Center Inc

Peter's Service Center Inc

4.7 73 reviews
“We have been coming here for many years for all of our car service needs.”
Since 1987
89 Ackerman Ave
i
Classic Auto Repair

Classic Auto Repair

4.5 62 reviews
“Their behavior and service is good I am satisfied and suggest to go anyone for repairs.”
1196 Main Ave
i
Spark Auto Repairs

Spark Auto Repairs

4.4 18 reviews
“We have been bringing all of our vehicles here since 2001 and we will continue.”
280 Hazel St
i
Eastern Truck & Auto Body

Eastern Truck & Auto Body

5.0 9 reviews
“Best bodyshop out there the owner is great mr Ali.”
419 Getty Ave
i
Clifton Auto Repair

Clifton Auto Repair

4.7 3 reviews
“Bob is very Genuine and trustworthy.”
Since 1986
195 Sargeant Ave
i

Listed for drivers in and around Clifton, NJ, these 15 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: Clifton, NJ

Of the 15 stations we list here, 9 are in Clifton itself and 6 come from towns including Wallington (1, 2 mi), Lyndhurst (1, 4 mi) and Kearny (1, 6 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.0 to 5.0 across 1,639 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "communication". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 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; 4 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 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.

Which shops listed for Clifton test on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend testing is on offer at 7 of the 15 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.

Koncept Automotives

Koncept Automotives

5.0 2 reviews
“Top Mechanics the job was done quickly.”
35 Main Ave
i
ISA Success Lube

ISA Success Lube

3.4 3 reviews
“I definitely recommend getting your car fixed by them, I guarantee you you won't be sorry.”
1665 Main Ave
i
GT Exotic Cars

GT Exotic Cars

3.0 1 review
804 Passaic Ave
i
North Jersey Auto Am

North Jersey Auto Am

4.8 39 reviews
“After fixing the issue that i came for, they always check my car throughly to make sure I am safe.”
Coupons & offersSince 2018
East Orange, NJ · 7 mi from Clifton
i
Car Kings

Car Kings

4.6 90 reviews
“John and the guys at Car Kings are true professionals who do fantastic work.”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantySince 1995Family-ownedASE certified
Wallington, NJ · 2 mi from Clifton
i
S&A Auto Center

S&A Auto Center

4.8 103 reviews
“GARY was excellent always explains the work needed in detail.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1989
Kearny, NJ · 6 mi from Clifton
i
Carbone Automotive Repair Inc

Carbone Automotive Repair Inc

4.7 58 reviews
“Most places would have taken my money and preformed the unnecessary maintenance.”
ASE-certified techsNew Jersey inspection station20+ yearsFamily-owned
Lyndhurst, NJ · 4 mi from Clifton
i
Bob Crevaux's Wayne Auto Works

Bob Crevaux's Wayne Auto Works

4.8 105 reviews
“Can be trusted with your vehicle”
New Jersey inspection stationBBB A+Since 1986
Wayne, NJ · 7 mi from Clifton
i
Payless Mufflers & Brakes

Payless Mufflers & Brakes

4.7 79 reviews
“The owner himself came out and pushed my truck into the shop and had me back on the road within 20 minutes.”
BBB A+Since 2000
Newark, NJ · 10 mi from Clifton
i

Why these companies made our list

Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
Back To Top