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Eakle's Auto Care
- Engine
- Battery
- Oil
“I was kept well informed of details of what repairs were required and costs for these repairs before they were made so I could make realtime decisions about how to proceed.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Ellicott City, MD
We have 2 stations in Ellicott City on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Baltimore (9, 12 mi), Glen Burnie (3, 15 mi) and Catonsville (1, 5 mi).
6 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Neubauer's Auto Repair
“I can't afford every service every time and have always found the staff to be understanding and helpful in finding a solution; they explain clearly what can or can't wait & why and never make me feel embarrassed.”
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C&A Automotive
- Mechanic
- Charge
- Honest
“This place has a longstanding reputation in the community for being reputable and not pushing unnecessary repairs and I believe this has proven to be true.”
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Graeves Auto & Tire
“And as I sat in the waiting area, I listened to how respectful the guys at the desk were to each and every customer – to me, that's a real family business atmosphere.”
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Preferred Automotive
- Gary & Mike
- Used Car
- Mechanic
“They found some minor issues but there was absolutely no pressure to get them repaired asap and I didn't get the somewhat usual mechanic "mansplaining".”
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Autobahn
- Work
- Auto Repair
- Honest
“Diagnosed a rear axle issue causing wheel speed sensor issues, ordered specific part, and replaced the next business for a reasonable and fair price for a bmw x3.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ellicott City, MD, 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: Ellicott City, MD
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 5,629 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (78%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest", "fair" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (6), wheel alignment (4), brake repair (3), engine repair (3) and state inspections (3). 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the stations on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 6 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 Ellicott City?
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 24 shops here are in Ellicott City 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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Clark Auto Repair
- Phone
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Went there for a oil pan gasket leak or so I was told from another shop which quoted me almost $1000!”
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Baltimore Body Shop & Service
“James took it in to the back of the shop, told me the liquid was nothing to worry about (condensate) and then fixed the broken plastic right there on the spot in under 25 minutes.”
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Freedom Automotive
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Honest
“Wow, excellent service; smart and knowledgeable about cars; practical and experienced service without trying to sell something or fix something that is not really needed.”
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Top Gear Auto Shop
“I am so used to waiting hours and having mechanics tell me that I need repairs I know I don't need (my mother and grandfather were both mechanics and taught me the trade).”
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A1 Auto 3 Brothers Car Repair
“The team at A1 3 Brothers diagnosed the problem, helped me deal with the insurance company, gave great advice to find the most appropriate solution to get us back on the road, and "babysat" our car for way too long while this ordeal was handled.”
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Environmental Automotive Services
- Pictures
- Coupon
- Communication
“The inspection on my 2009 vehicle was thorough, there were recommendations for work at a later date and needs attention now, not seen in most establishments.”
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Bransfield Motor Company
“I could sometimes feel like I could get it a little cheaper elsewhere, but I trust that the workers here will get it right the first time and it's so worth it.”
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Apple Auto
- Feel
- Confident
- Oil
“He quickly identified the problem with my car and explained everything in a clear and understandable way, making sure I felt informed and at ease with the necessary repairs.”
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Pars International Inspection & Collision
- Dishonest
- Brand
- Motorcycle
“Great company fast & efficient service blessed to have my safty inspection by these guys from the front desk to the mechanic to the owner nothing but respect fair prices as well !!!”
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Framerite Auto Repair
“The last time, I described symptoms such as nuts and bolts rattling, water slooshing, occasional scraping, and low tire indication, but no further loss.”
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Federal Motors
- Fair
- Toyota
- Vehicle
“After trying a couple of other highly rated but ultimately disappointing local options, I took my car to Federal today for new tires and some other work.”
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Tirewala
- Questions
- Cooperative
- Price
“1st I went and got an inspection somewhere else and then came here and the owner had told me what he could do and gave me a price and the mechanic was sweet.”
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Babcock's Service Center
“They called back to say that it was ready, and that the recent oil change done elsewhere had used the wrong filter (that didn't fit tightly), and that they had saved the old part if I wanted to go to the prior place for reimbursement.”
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B & O Auto Repair Shop
- Brakes
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
“I was not upsold on anything extra and will absolutely go back to this shop for trustworthy and honest regular maintenance and/or other more complex repairs.”
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Auto Clinic
“Chris Szumlanski saved the day (& week) by managing to squeeze in an emergency service on my vehicle today, despite having a busy Friday and weekend ahead.”
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LMT Auto Repair
- Money
- Ripoff
- Vehicle
“Mark did an extremely thorough inspection of our recently purchased used RV and did an excellent diagnosis of needed repairs and completed all repairs timely and at a reasonable cost.”
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Cloverly Automotive
“It's an old school shop tucked behind a convenience store/house - the guys there really know their stuff when it comes to auto repairs, and every single time i have called they have told me to bring my vehicle right in.”
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KG Truck & Auto
“GREAT WORK, GREAT SERVICE, FAIRLY FRIENDLY but, as I stated vehicle return time needs a lot of help and looking into priority quick fixes should be looked at immediately before taking on longer, larger tasks, "IF that is what is happening".”
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