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Park Avenue Auto Service
“I've been coming here for years this place is one of the most respectable auto repair shops that I've ever had to deal with so if you need a place come here”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Cranston, RI
24 stations listed · 6 in Cranston · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gershkoff Auto Body
- First Rate
- Toyota
- Rental
“Incredible people incredible service I would recommend this place to anybody and if you ever have an accident down the road you have got to come here the experience was absolutely fantastic”
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Elmwood Auto Services
- Price
“The only place I trust with my wheels,unless he sends me to some place with a specific specialty to fix my vehicle for something really weird, even then he's not gonna recommend some hack.”
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Lora Auto & Tire Services
- Prices
“I loved”
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Pawtuxet Auto Service
- Rotated
- Mechanic
- Price
“I'm giving these guys four stars because while the original repair that I had gotten had a slight issue, They were extremely professional and fixed for no additional cost in a timely manner”
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Josy Auto Sales & Repair
- Mechanic
“Great customer service”
Listed for drivers in and around Cranston, RI, these 24 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 24 stations we list here, 6 are in Cranston itself and 18 come from towns including Pawtucket (6, 9 mi), Providence (3, 5 mi) and North Providence (2, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,345 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (87%) and value (84%). 11 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the stations on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 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 24 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.
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Phoenix Truck and Auto Service Inc.
- Team
- Prices
“I just can't THANK "Ricky" quite enough for telling me about "Phoenix Truck and Auto" and specifically, to SEE "Russell" to work on my '93 "40th Edition" Corvette.”
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Warren Tire Inc
“The staff were very courteous and friendly, and the inspection was done quickly - The only issue I had was lack of seating once they got busy, but that one little thing did not warrant taking away from the 5 star rating I feel they absolutely deserve...”
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Manny & Sons Auto Repair & Tire Center
“My mother needed her car serviced and Manny was very thorough and explained to my 78 yr old mother exactly what was wrong, how long it would take, and how much it would cost.”
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RM Auto Care
- Audi
- Pricing
- Oil
“As someone is very much a newbie with cars, I know dealing with repairs and maintenance can be very stressful but thanks to RM auto care it is so smooth and easy!”
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Honest Mechanix Auto Repair
“I had a Problem with my 2014 Ford Van E 350 Left rear Caliper with a clunking noise when going over bumps, They removed the bottom left caliper bolt and fixed the clunking noise for now.”
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Mutter Motors Inc.
“My job requires extensive travel so I trust Matt and the guys to make sure my car is always up to date with its services and keep the car in good running condition.”
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North Providence Tire & Auto
“They mounted my low profile run flat tire on my wheel with no issues or scuffs at all when I have been turned away from other shops in the past because they didn't even want to risk damaging my wheels.”
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L & S Automotive
- Father
- Family Business
- Oil
“Great work great pricing!”
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FSA Auto Sales and Repair
- Money
- Work
- Mechanics
“Don't worry, they ask before they do any other work, but it's nice knowing they checked the vehicle out and didn't only concentrate on what the vehicle was brought in for.”
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Fairlawn Auto Sales & Tech
- Phone
- Drive
- Mechanics
“Love jim and catalinna”
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Smokey's Auto Repair
- Review
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Gabe is the best, he's saved my wallet a hundred times over when it came to repairs to my cars- even when things looked dire he was able to fix them at a reasonable price- we're moving to warwick and I'll still have my car towed here if there's an is...”
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Pleasant Auto Center
“A family run business which is evident by the way that they treat you so well and the way that they are able to handle any situation that comes up with your vehicle.”
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Protech Automotive Services
“I have had a lot of major problems with my truck from four wheel drive failure and front end rebuild which keeps my truck running smooth and gives me more dependable years.”
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LOS Rosario Auto Repair AND Towing
“Soto (owner/manager) was honest with me when I asked if he'd ever put long tubes on a S197 GT (2014 track package) I asked him because 2011-2014 mustang GT's are probably THE HARDEST car ever in existence to install headers on.”
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Miracle Motors
“Honest, reliable, knows his stuff!”
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Joe's Automotive Services
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Joe went above and beyond to get me an appointment as soon as possible, he got my car in found out what it needed and gave me a very reasonable quote, I okayed it and it was done by the end of the day.”
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Luigi Auto Repair
“Went in 4th of july week for an emergency thermostat housing replace and not only fixed the truck same day but also fixed my hood latch free and gave me a ton of great advice.”
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M & G Autobody Inc
“Friendly service.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in and near Cranston
- “At Mutter Motors the staff are always approachable, honest, reliable and best of all, these folks are truly experienced.” — customer of Mutter Motors Inc.
- “Went to get state inspection, was done in 45 minutes no problems, staff was very kind and helpful, highly recommended.” — customer of L & S Automotive
- “The staff go above and beyond to make sure my car is in perfect condition!” — customer of Fairlawn Auto Sales & Tech
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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