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Hi Tech Motor
“Working with Hi Tech since 2009 always have good experience price are good compare to other repair facility around this area great service experience very professional.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Durham, NC
24 stations listed · 22 in Durham · 14 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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JR Auto Repair
“After getting about 10 quotes from shops around the area, I decided to go with JR Auto Repair because they were able to work with me and allow me to source my own part not forcing me into some warranty or expensive part that I don't need.”
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Pete's Garage
“Bryan was able to see my car within a couple hours of me calling, got back to me with a list of elective repairs (oil change, air filter, brake fluid) and was very understanding when I only wanted my key battery fixed and an oil change.”
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Mobile Mechanic Pros Durham
- Diagnosed
- Price
- Company
“What I appreciated most about this place is that they offered mobile services, which is perfect for my lifestyle as sometimes I prefer not to drive my car to an auto repair shop in Durham.”
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A J'z Auto & Tire
“Good quick service.”
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Global Car Care
- Transmission
- Truck
- Money
“If you looking for an honest and super smart guys I will definitely recommend Global Car Care, these guys really know how to do work and they won't come with a big bill for un necessary things to be done, I love the honesty for these people and the v...”
Listed for drivers in and around Durham, NC, 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: Durham, NC
Of the 24 stations we list here, 22 are in Durham itself and 2 come from Raleigh (1, 18 mi) and Roxboro (1, 28 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,993 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (69%) and value (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 8 of the stations on this page; 6 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.
Can I use a station outside Durham?
Inside your own state, yes. 22 of the 24 shops here are in Durham 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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Yearby's Auto & Tire
- Prices
- Inspection
- Mind
“Good guys to deal with!!”
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East Club Auto Shop
“Best place in Durham to do your inspection and also ask about the process of getting plates in your name with registration or passport from your country.”
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Wasp Automotive
“After a really bad experience at a local branded service on my 2001 Honda Accord, I asked a colleague for recommendation for a Honda servicing garage, he gave me WASP Automotive, that was some 15 years ago and I have been using their service ever sin...”
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Blue's Automotive
- Prices
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“After spending $800 at Driver's Network last year and being without the expedition for 3 days, it lost power on the way home from the shop and they refused to take any responsibility.”
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The Digital Chassis
- Mechanic
- Sensor
- Tire
“I know I'm going a little over the top with superlatives here, but having dealt with as many automotive places as I have, it's a breath of fresh air to encounter excellence across the board (fair prices, amazing work quality, and friendly and communi...”
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Harrison's Garage
- Price
- Mechanics
- Honest
“Reading through all of the reviews and wanting to express mine, there are not enough stars for me to select to encapsulate the 20 years of service he has provided to myself and family.”
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Aw's Auto Service and Tires LLC
“Something else I greatly appreciate is that unlike other shops that seem to hire someone specifically to answer the phone and schedule appointments, everyone who has answered the phone at AW's, has been very knowledgeable and at times have even given...”
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D & S Automotive Repairs
- Mechanic
- Court
- Price
“The dealership always add extra prices to repairs and always find extra items that need repairs for jacking my bill up to where it is entirely unaffordable and unreasonable for me to pay.”
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Porterfield's Auto Care
- Prices
- Mechanic
- Truck
“I've been getting car repairs and service from Porterfield for more than a decade.”
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Emmanuel Auto Repair
- Quality
- Price
- Mechanic
“Jose is a knowledgeable Mechanic and a nice guy, he does listen to his customers concerns, i came to this shop to inspect a coolant leakage and get an estimate on a car repair due to an accident, his prices are reasonable and he did explain all the r...”
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New Forest Hills Services Center
- Price
- Inspection
- Mechanic
“We were traveling back to New Jersey when the the truck over heated, ford dealer couldn't fixed until Monday and I found this mechanic on google I called him and he told me to bring the truck in, he checked it out and it was the water pump and thermo...”
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Elite
- Lights
- Review
- Mechanic
“After receiving horrible service from Dusty's (through AAA), Elite Auto was re-dispatched to my call and not only did they show up promptly and charge me only $75 for a winch-out that Dusty's had quoted me almost $400 for, the tow truck driver who ca...”
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Miracle Touch Inspections
- Oil
- Door
“If you want to go to an auto center that has good customer service, loves its community, and has a short and reasonable wait time, I recommend Miracle Touch.”
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Used Car Connection
“Everytime I have a issue with my car they take care of me, I've always been a returning customer they do all my work on my car I really recommend them.”
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Yates Garage
- Mechanic
“I've know Mr Yates for over thirty years, he and his crew has worked on every car that I own, I don't even consider another auto repair shop unless he recommends it.”
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Demetrio Auto Repair
- Mechanic
“Many of us are looking for honest dedicated and competent mechanics that won't rip you off, I must say Demetrio has been my mechanic to go to for years and have never been disappointed, he's fast he's reliable and honest and on top of that a Godly ma...”
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Mecanico A Domicilio En Durham NC
- Price
“Excellent service, after suffering a minor accident he was able to take the time and manage to solve the problem quickly and effectively, it has been a long time since I saw a reliable mechanic at a fair price, very grateful.”
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102 Obie dr Durham
“Was able to get me in the very next morning after contacting them and they were done changing my brake pads in less than an hour and it was much more affordable than what the dealership was trying to charge me.”
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