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.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Goldsboro, NC
24 stations listed · 7 in Goldsboro · 7 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
R&W Diagnostics and Auto Care LLC
“Replaced my water pump for half the price that the dealer was going to charge me for it.”
Doug Howells Auto Service
“If you are looking for an honest place for repairs, this is the place.”
Gold City Automotive Repair & Diagnostics
“They still took the time to provide courteous customer service and we were back on the road quickly.”
Goldsboro Starter & Alternator
“Dose great work haven't had any problems with anything they have fix for me”
B & C Auto Electrick & Powersportz
“They were fast, and thorough, and they were kind enough to warn me of potential problems my car would have in the future.”
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.
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 1,268 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. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. We have a website on file for 2 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.
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.
B & B Garage and Machine Shop
“Randy pressed a couple of bushings in for me on some leaf springs that I never would have been able to install myself.”
Grant's Garage LLC
“Great service and fair honest prices.”
Tony's Service Center
“Tony is professional, he is honest, he knows the business and best of all...”
C & R Auto Repair
“I would recommend this place to everyone these guys here will get you in and out in no time.”
Gardner's Auto Sales & Inspection Station
“A bit out of the way but it is well worth it to go a little further to get great service 😁.”
South Side Auto & Inspections
“Excellent customer service and quick vehicle maintenance!!”
Brinson's Auto Repair
“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.”
Cox Repair Service
“Great work, solid price, very easy to communicate with, overall very very nice Team.”
Danny's Tire Car Care
“Just got another set of tires and they took very good care of me again.”
Cecil's Service Center
“Cecil and his people were professional in their work and personable with their communication”
R & S Automotive Service
“Awesome place, great people reasonable prices and once they fix it, it's fixed”
Glenn's Service Center
“Amazing owner and hands down best mechanic shop in Wilson.”
Ray's Garage
“Everyone was friendly and got my state truck inspection done in about 20 minutes with no appointment.”
Manns Automotive LLC
“Great customer service at a fair price ,Colt is always polite and curtious,he has done several things for me and always satisfactory work, awesome place to do business with.”
Rouse Automotive & Performance Machine Shop
“Our family has been going to Rouse Automotive for 14 years now and they have always done us right 👍 Great work & customer service ☺ …”
S&J Auto Repair
“Have had good experiences with them”
Brown's Automotive Services
“Took one of the work trucks there and though maybe it might need a new engine they towed the truck and had it fixed the same week wonderful service called me and gave me updates was fair on price and received the truck back in better running shape then before we had issues !”
Wilkins Automotive and Diesel Repair
“Mike is very friendly and willing to help in every way possible!”
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