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Wilder's Tire and Auto Repair
“You guys are awesome very respectful and really professional I also learned a couple of things about hunting and I got my car inspected pretty quick thanks and will come back for more business”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Glen Allen, VA
There are no stations listed in Glen Allen itself yet; the 24 below are the closest options, from towns including Richmond (19, 9 mi), Mechanicsville (2, 5 mi) and Ashland (1, 3 mi).
1 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Axselle Auto Service
“The team was honest and transparent about the quote and the work being done and they completed the state inspection that the other shop started as a courtesy.”
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4 Wheel Drive Specialty Co
- Control Arms
- Tires
- Truck
“They were a little backed up, which, of course is a sign of a shop in high demand, but they got to me quite quickly, they fixed everything, and didn't charge an arm and a leg to do so.”
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Broad Street Auto & Tire Inc.
- Driving
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“I needed to get a state inspection for my car (which normally I have done at the dealership as my car is still under warranty so it was just easy, but I forgot last time was there) and every place I contacted either didn't have any appointments avail...”
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Williams Auto Service
“The gentleman on the phone let me know they had space in the morning at 8am and also let me know it'd be better to plan on dropping off in case they hit any snags.”
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Ellis Auto Service
“I was very impressed how quickly they were able to sign in customers and apparently they must have a stellar reputation with their customers because everyone was friendly, joking and excited to see the men working at Ellis Automotive Repair.”
Listed for drivers in and around Glen Allen, VA, 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: Glen Allen, VA
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 5,710 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (78%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "honest". 1 is open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), brake repair (2), brakes (2), cooling system (2) and custom exhausts (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE and TIA) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 11 offer financing; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 21 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the stations on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 9 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 book a test online with shops listed for Glen Allen?
9 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
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Hall's Tire & Auto Service
“I left from R&R tires, whom I previously purchased a full set of new tires from in September and they informed me that the damage to my tire was not covered under the warranty and they I would need to order a new tire , which runs around $180/tire be...”
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Buffalo Tire Pros
- Driving
- Prices
- Job
“When we arrived at the service center we learned that they are by appointment only but when we explained our situation to Scott he immediately called Will (owner) and Will cut his lunch off to come assist.”
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S & O Automotive Repair
“The last time I was there I asked them how to get a couple stubborn decals off my car, they completely got them off for me and worked on the lid of my gas tank straightening it out which was dented.”
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Varina Automotive Services
“Real folks providing EXCELLENT customer service, including keeping us updated with service details and any changes that came up, and quality mechanicsmanship at very reasonable and affordable prices.”
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804 Auto Repair
- Needs
- Honest
- Vehicle
“From making the appointment to the technician keeping me involved and notified during the whole time my vehicle was there and the follow-up afterwards just shows how professional this company is.”
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Quality Auto Services
- Price
- Mechanic
- Honest
“!! Bryan who is extremely nice and helpful well took me to work and picked me up when my car was done I'm new to Richmond and been ripped off four times since here at places under two years living in this state this is now my new mechanic place for m...”
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Bill Crumpton Tire & Auto
“We have taken a Nissan SUV, a foreign sedan, and our Nissan family van to Crumpton, and they have provided all sorts of needed repairs including working on an engine mount, brake lines, front end suspension, and fixing a broken starter.”
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301 Auto Repair Tire Pros
“I cannot say enough good things about how he handled our situation when our wheel almost feel off our vehicle when we happened to be driving through Mechanicsville a few days after Christmas.”
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Art's Automotive Service
- Check Engine Light
- Oil
- Price
“They were within 24 hours drained all the fuel from the fuel tank replaced it changed the spark plugs and air filter and sent me on my way at an extremely reasonable price.”
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Seredni Tire & Auto Center
“This is a hugely expensive repair, and the Seredni team walked me through how to get the car manufacturer to cover it under an extended warranty through the dealership that I didn't even know about.”
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Air Park Auto Service
- Coffee
- Work
- Vehicles
“Not only were they prompt and efficient, but they also went above and beyond by addressing an issue I was experiencing with filling up gasoline, all without any additional charges.”
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Lloyd's Tire & Auto Repair
“I went to Lloyds first for an inspection sticker, great service , than I made an appt as my wife's car needed to be towed, I told them the battery , they immediately did a diagnostic check it wasn't, they asked if there were any problems just call, I...”
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Larry's Tire & Auto
“I'm a student and financially on my own so I'm used to mechanics trying to force me into spending hundreds they know I don't have just to pass state inspection, but over at Larry's, they won't try to shake you down for something you can't afford.”
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Leete Tire & Auto Center
“Easy contactless in and out with good communication and of course good service”
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Garrett's Automotive
“I've had multiple oil leaks and just yesterday I took it to him with a starter problem and fixed it in half an hour and lastly the customer service is great they would return my calls if their not there (which is very rare) and gets me an appointment...”
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Ironwood Automotive
- Light
- Truck
- Inspection
“I just moved to Richmond and use to go to a shop that I thought I could trust, but to find out they actually didn't fix a lot of issues I thought they had.”
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Atlee Auto Service
“I brought in my Nissan Pathfinder with transmission and ignition coil issues, and they skillfully saved my transmission while fixing the coil problems.”
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Hilliard Automotive
“My car is lowered so it's difficult finding places that can do state inspections however Hilliard was able to accommodate and also get me in during the same day…”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near Glen Allen
- “Very friendly and quick service. Was able to get my state inspection done when I needed it.” — customer of Ellis Auto Service
- “These guys are the real deal. Their state inspections are honest and any work I've had done by them has been done well and put back together right.” — customer of Atlee Auto Service
- “Easy to schedule, communicated with me via text which was very convenient, and had my state inspection done quickly.” — customer of Leete Tire & Auto Center
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