Park Avenue Auto Service
“Always kind and will tell you what you need, never push anything you don't.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Cranston, RI
15 stations listed · 6 in Cranston · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Gershkoff Auto Body
“Gershkoff Auto Body was professional and went out of their way to help me with everything.”
Elmwood Auto Services
“Joe is easily the most straightforward and fair mechanic I've ever deal with.”
Lora Auto & Tire Services
“Very knowledgeable, friendly, they make you feel like family.”
Pawtuxet Auto Service
“I've trusted all of my vehicles with Mike and the guys for decades now.”
Josy Auto Sales & Repair
“I was referred by a family member, He takes care of my three cars, He is friendly, professional, and most of all he is reasonable.”
Listed for drivers in and around Cranston, RI, 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: Cranston, RI
Of the 15 stations we list here, 6 are in Cranston itself and 9 come from towns including Providence (3, 5 mi), North Providence (2, 7 mi) and Johnston (1, 2 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,224 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (90%) and value (87%). 6 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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 Cranston?
Inside your own state, yes. 6 of the 15 shops here are in Cranston 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.
Phoenix Truck and Auto Service Inc.
“Staff is friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure that the customer is satisfied.”
RM Auto Care
“Great prices and no gimmicks, best repair shop I have ever been to.”
North Providence Tire & Auto
“The Laritto family will get the job done right”
L & S Automotive
“All my automotive service is done at L&S, family owned with integrity and trustworthiness.”
Smokey's Auto Repair
“Great person, always willing to assist you or give advise when you have car problems.”
Protech Automotive Services
“Oh, and the best part is they send you photos with an explanation of everything you need or don't need, plus a phone call to explain.”
Miracle Motors
“Honest and went above and beyond for me.”
Joe's Automotive Services
“Joe has always been wonderful to me with prices, service and friendlines.”
Luigi Auto Repair
“Doesn't overcharge and doesn't lie about problems to make more money.”
Why these companies made our list
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