Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Denton, TX

14 stations listed · 12 in Denton · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Kwik Kar Oil Change & Auto Service Center

Kwik Kar Oil Change & Auto Service Center

4.6 103 reviews
“Travis is always a down to earth guy when it comes to taking care of my car!”
Walk-ins welcomeFleet accountsASE certifiedSince 1999Family-ownedFinancing
2303 W University Dr
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Sticker Station

Sticker Station

4.5 110 reviews
“Staff is helpful in pointing you in the right direction if your vehicle doesn't pass.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1989
813 S Locust St
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Tommy's Hi Tech Auto Repair

Tommy's Hi Tech Auto Repair

4.6 118 reviews
“Thank you Carlos for the grace you extended to my son Isaiah.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2006Financing
620 Fort Worth Dr
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Strandes Garage

Strandes Garage

4.6 125 reviews
“The staff is friendly and frank, as they gave me different options (cost, time) for the issues my vehicle had.”
6-mo warrantySince 1962
706 E McKinney St
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Pioneer Automotive

Pioneer Automotive

4.6 95 reviews
“Very professional and thorough explaining what they found (included pics) besides what I brought vehicle in for.”
$20 off wheel alignment24-mo/24k-mi warrantyTexas inspection stationPick-up & drop-offWalk-ins welcomeFleet accounts
8010 Teasley Ln
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Barebones Auto & Diesel Repair

Barebones Auto & Diesel Repair

4.6 106 reviews
“Barebones provides fast, friendly service and keeps me updated on their progress.”
24-mo/24k-mi warrantyEuropean car specialistShuttle serviceSince 2011Family-ownedASE certified
3826 Market St
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Listed for drivers in and around Denton, TX, these 14 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: Denton, TX

Of the 14 stations we list here, 12 are in Denton itself and 2 come from Krum (1, 6 mi) and Lewisville (1, 15 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 6,601 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest", "price" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are wheel alignment (3), alternator repair and services (2), brake repair and services (2), check engine light (2) and clutch repair and services (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 4 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 1 lists 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.

Which shops listed for Denton test on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend testing is on offer at 3 of the 14 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.

Sign It Drive It Service

Sign It Drive It Service

4.7 129 reviews
“Car transmission issue was repaired quickly and they offered special options to pay the claim premium.”
Coupons & offersASE-certified techsDiesel serviceSame-day serviceSince 2012
3835 Market St
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Calvert Automotive

Calvert Automotive

4.8 74 reviews
“Daniel and Amy are the most honest people you will ever meet.”
Coupons & offersSince 1962
210 Dallas Dr
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Kostanko's Mechanical Service

Kostanko's Mechanical Service

5.0 75 reviews
“You won't find a better place to take care of your vehicle.”
Since 2015
621 S Mayhill Rd #105
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North Texas Autowerks

North Texas Autowerks

4.9 26 reviews
“Sean can do it all from basic repairs, motor swaps, turbo setups, superchargers, drive shafts, differentials, you need it they can do it.”
2141 Collins Rd Ste 503
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Delka's Repair

Delka's Repair

4.8 8 reviews
“Very good mechanics and excellent service”
Since 1982
2141 Collins Rd # 301
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Reilly's Garage

Reilly's Garage

4.3 5 reviews
“These guys did a great job replacing the gears in my dodge truck.”
Since 2001
2301 N Masch Branch Rd
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Redmon's Car Clinic

Redmon's Car Clinic

4.8 60 reviews
“He's one of real wrenchers, and a real good friend of My WHOLE FAMILY.”
BBB A+Since 1979
Lewisville, TX · 15 mi from Denton
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Spencer's Auto Repair

Spencer's Auto Repair

4.8 126 reviews
“I have a trip planned and now I know my car is ready to go with no problems.”
Coupons & offersSince 2008Family-ownedFinancing
Krum, TX · 6 mi from Denton
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Why these companies made our list

What customers say about stations in Denton

  • “I’ve gone to them for 3 years now for my state inspections and they’re always so kind and professional.” — customer of Calvert Automotive
  • “Went for a state inspection and had no wait time and they finished in a timely manner.” — customer of Pioneer Automotive
  • “Great customer service! For an oil change and state inspection, I was there 45 mins.” — customer of Kwik Kar Oil Change & Auto Service Center
  • “Great place! Got my emissions test done, in and out in 15-20 minutes for a great price!” — customer of Calvert Automotive

Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.

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