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24 stations listed · 4 in Hickory · 3 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Of the 24 stations we list here, 4 are in Hickory itself and 20 come from towns including Lenoir (6, 17 mi), Maiden (4, 14 mi) and Connelly Springs (2, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,726 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise value (96%), professionalism (93%) and quality (93%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair", "honest" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page and 1 lists a public email. 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 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Hickory, 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.
Inside your own state, yes. 4 of the 24 shops here are in Hickory and the rest come from other towns, shown with their own city. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
