Axselle Auto Service
“We have been bringing our cars here for multiple years and have been pleased every time!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Glen Allen, VA
There are no stations listed in Glen Allen itself yet; the 15 below are the closest options, from Richmond (13, 9 mi), Ashland (1, 3 mi) and Mechanicsville (1, 5 mi).
3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Broad Street Auto & Tire Inc.
“Will and team coordinated this excellently, working diligently with my work schedule, and as always a flawless job.”
4 Wheel Drive Specialty Co
“Spoke with Brian on the phone when I originally called in for 30 min and he answered all my questions and gave some really good recommendations in terms of what components to keep from the existing lift I had.”
Seredni Tire & Auto Center
“They always fit me in for my various car service needs and greet with a smile when I drop the vehicle off.”
Bill Crumpton Tire & Auto
“We all wish they had a bigger parking lot, but we get over it for the service, price, and smiling face they provide.”
Hall's Tire & Auto Service
“I'm hoping that this review will inspire others needing tire services to go to Hall's because they were nothing short of amazing on two instances this year.”
Listed for drivers in and around Glen Allen, VA, these 15 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 15 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 5,318 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), brakes (2), cooling system (2), engine repair (2) and steering & suspension (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE and TIA) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 6 offer financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the stations on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 7 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 Glen Allen test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 3 of the 15 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.
Quality Auto Services
“Had a great experience, didn't try to sell me on somethingo didnt need, very personable and will bring my car back for any issues.”
301 Auto Repair
“On short notice they were able to get me in, repaired and on my way in the same day.”
Art's Automotive Service
“My son and I just had a 5Star experience with Chris, Justin & Tyler over a front end suspension noise.”
Air Park Auto Service
“I really love this Air Park Auto Service, All the way from Kelly, Chris, Tim and all the mechanics they all do a great job to accommodate me and my schedule they're out front and honest.”
Ironwood Automotive
“Was able to get my car serviced quickly the shop is very clean and so nice I can't reccomend it enough.”
Larry's Tire & Auto
“Larry's Tire and Auto is professional, honest with highly skilled auto technicians.”
Hilliard Automotive
“Thank you to the mechanic Juan and the rest of the staff for an easy and painless process.”
Tire Discounters
“It's hard to find a shop you can truly trust, but this one has earned my business for the foreseeable future.”
Cutshaw Automotive
“Highly informative estimates, courteous and professional service from people who care about their customers”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near Glen Allen
- “I had my state inspection done here. They were very friendly and transparent.” — customer of Tire Discounters
- “Super efficient service - I needed my state inspection done & was able to book an appointment online, drop off & leave my key after hours using their drop box.” — customer of Broad Street Auto & Tire Inc.
- “Bruce got me in for a state inspection and had my car out the door the same day.” — customer of Quality Auto Services
- “Highly recommend if you are looking for a new mechanic/state inspection location.” — customer of Cutshaw Automotive
- “I came here for a state inspection. Everyone was very nice and professional.” — customer of Axselle Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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