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Ash Street Inspection & Tire
“We needed a new set of tires on both vehicles and Eric and his team not only made it happen next day, they also showed above and beyond customer service.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Goldsboro, NC
24 stations listed · 7 in Goldsboro · 7 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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R&W Diagnostics and Auto Care LLC
- Military
- Mechanics
- Prices
“If you don't know anything about cars, they're probably still your best bet, but they will still push what we believe is unnecessary maintenance on you which is super disappointing as someone who believed they were all about helping military.”
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Doug Howells Auto Service
- Truck
“Doug's auto has that home town feel with 40 yrs experience and up to date technology with a parts store next door ,a professional run service center that stands behind their work.”
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Gold City Automotive Repair & Diagnostics
- Oil
- Communication
- Price
“Dropped it off and got a call back the next day saying they thought they had found the problem - corroded wires in a wiring harness - and asked me if I want to proceed with the repair, which he priced on the phone.”
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Goldsboro Starter & Alternator
- Price
“Great place ,great guys work there”
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B & C Auto Electrick & Powersportz
- Prices
“Called this morning to see if my headlights could be changed today (bumper removal required) and was in bout 1045 and was ready for pickup before 1230.”
Area overview: Goldsboro, NC
Of the 24 stations we list here, 7 are in Goldsboro itself and 17 come from towns including Kinston (4, 21 mi), Smithfield (4, 23 mi) and Pikeville (2, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,270 reviews; 10 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 (85%), quality (74%) and value (70%). 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. We have a website on file for 3 of the stations on this page and 1 publishes a contact page. 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Goldsboro, 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.
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B & B Garage and Machine Shop
“Randy and his family have been doing machine work and wrecker service for over 50 years and they can answer a lot of your questions when it comes to all things automotive!”
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Grant's Garage LLC
- Company
- Towing
- Prices
“The local towing company (Harrison Towing) also deserves credit for recommending this place and even those guys were super nice, reasonably priced and respectful!”
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Martin Brothers
- Prices
“The owners Johnathan and Billy are very professional and knowledgeable about automobiles, they will explain everything that needs to be done without overcharging you.”
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Tony's Service Center
“My family and I were on a road trip to Myrtle Beach, SC when our GMC had a major issue and we had to pull off somewhere in NC that we were completely unfamiliar with.”
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C & R Auto Repair
“Very quick and nice”
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Gardner's Auto Sales & Inspection Station
“Fast and friendly service!!”
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South Side Auto & Inspections
“Highly recommend fast quick and low pricing”
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Brinson's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Honest
“I have used Brinson's auto repair for several issues, Mr Brinson rebuilt my 2006 Monte Carlo's transmission, also he replaced my drivers side window motor along with my wife's water pump on her 2009 Malibu.”
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Cox Repair Service
“He helped us get back to his shop, diagnosed the problem and helped to find someone else to help us since he didn't have the part needed to have it fixed that day.”
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Danny's Tire Car Care
“Each time they gave me a best case scenario (low estimate) and a worse case scenario (higher estimate) and each time they have gone with the lower estimate.”
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Cecil's Service Center
- Atmosphere
- Mechanic
- Price
“I was so stressed about my car, but Rebecca kept me updated throughout the process and was always available for my MANY questions (sorry about that lol).”
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R & S Automotive Service
“I was referred by coworkers and had to get an inspection but needed a tire to pass but the wait and overall customer service experience was great😁😁 …”
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Glenn's Service Center
“He gladly gave me an upfront estimate and although I ended up having to pay more, he stayed in contact with me regarding extra charges and allowed me to make the decisions.”
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Ray's Garage
- Know
- Moose
- Prices
“With reasonable and fair prices for labor,parts and storage.”
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Manns Automotive LLC
- Phone
- Mechanic
- Price
“I've been working on vehicles for 25+ years and if there is anything I can't figure out or if it's tires ,front end alignment etc it goes to Mann Automotive.”
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Rouse Automotive & Performance Machine Shop
“Not only did they resurface the head but also cleaned it thoroughly and then even check all the valves to be sure they were seating properly, all this for a very affordable price.”
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Brown's Automotive Services
“May not have the cheapest labor rates but the place is clean, neat, and the people are very courteous and willing to explain what needs to be done and why.”
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S&J Auto Repair
“Fast and Friendly Service.”
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Which shops listed for Goldsboro test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 7 of the 24 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.