Ron's Service
“I will continue to use them for all my auto needs including oil changes.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Crystal Lake, IL
We have 3 stations in Crystal Lake on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 7 from towns including McHenry (3, 8 mi), Woodstock (2, 8 mi) and Bull Valley (1, 7 mi).
6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Crystal Lake Brake & Auto
“They're up front will all necessary repairs and keep in contact with you on what's going on.”
Martin's Auto Repair
“First time going to Martin's and I really appreciate the work that was done to get my car back running normal.”
Options Automotive
“Marty (the mechanic) treated me like I was the only one there.”
Woodstock Automotive Service
“Some of the best and most honest mechanics around.”
Euroworx / Everything Auto Sales & Service
“They were booked up and still managed to fit me in for an oil change and got me in and out!”
Listed for drivers in and around Crystal Lake, IL, these 10 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: Crystal Lake, IL
The 10 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 465 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. We have a website on file for 3 of the stations on this page. 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 Crystal Lake?
Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 10 shops here are in Crystal Lake 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.
Nye Auto Doctor Inc
“He has helped me maintain my 08 Toyota for years and I will trust him with all my vehicles for years to come.”
Ed's Automotive
“The lady in the office was super helpful and the guy in the shop was great and helpful with making sure equipment was safe and road worthy.”
Butch's Auto Services
“Joel, the owner, always gives us a sense that he really cares about his customers.”
Select Automotive
“My father has been going to Tom's for a few years now tom hasn't let us down.”
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