Paul's Automotive Service & Repair
“They helped me with multiple issues on my car- so friendly and great at communicating what is going on with the car.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Concord, NC
15 stations listed · 9 in Concord · 6 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
My Honest Mechanic
“My fuel pump died and so did my vehicle 😩, but Wes worked so hard to find the part since it was back ordered by the manufacturer.”
Infinite Auto Works
“Clean install, no bubbles, great attention to detail, and the car looks completely transformed.”
AMP Automotive
“AMP has been servicing our vehicles for years and we have always been very pleased with the work, price, and the people!”
Liberty Auto Inspection & Lube
“I was able to have my car inspected for NC state inspections and all this was done quickly and without hassle for anything but the inspection I asked for.”
Hefti Automotive Service
“Took it to Peter and not only did they find and diagnose the noise but fixed it for less than $160.”
Listed for drivers in and around Concord, NC, 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: Concord, NC
Of the 15 stations we list here, 9 are in Concord itself and 6 come from towns including Charlotte (3, 17 mi), Mt Pleasant (1, 9 mi) and Huntersville (1, 13 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,596 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "quality". 6 are open on Saturdays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 5 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 Concord?
Inside your own state, yes. 9 of the 15 shops here are in Concord 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.
Autoworks 2
“Called to see if I could have it done and he was able to see me immediately which was really helpful.”
Nc Inspection Station
“If you need someplace to take your car and you're not sure where to go because you don't know anyone and you're not from here this place will make you happy reasonable prices, knowledgeable people everyone seem to be happy to be there, which was refreshing thank you guys for helping us out”
Eric's Automotive Inc.
“Eric's been working on my cars since I started driving - he's a fair guy and will tell you what's going on exactly as he sees it.”
NK Automotive
Mr Inspection
“Quick, easy, professional, and fairly priced.”
A & B Automotive & Tire Center
“Great service so glad I started coming here for all my cars needs.”
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
“Amazing experience ben and lara went the extra mile and would highly recommend”
CSC Automotive / Commercial Service Center
“Nice to use a place these days that don't and won't take advantage of you.”
Gmax Automotive & Accessories
“My go to spot from now on for all my vehicle needs!”
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