McCully Union Service
“I came in with a punctured tire, unaware it was past their closing time on a Saturday, and Charles must've spent somewhere close to an hour patching it.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Honolulu, HI
24 stations listed · 18 in Honolulu · 11 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fantastik Auto Repair
“It was a very simple transaction, not much by way of pleasentries or bed side manners, but its an automechanic shop, not the doctors office so we were fine with the straight forward business approach.”
Mike's Auto Air Conditioning
“Bonus is they are a few blocks from the Mc Donald's on Puuhale Road, so you can walk there to wait if you don't feel like hanging out in their air conditioned office.”
Great People LLC
“Drive up, get in line, and have your registration, up-to-date Hawaii insurance card, and old inspection ready; if your car's in good shape, the two gentlemen will get you in and out of there, lickety-split!”
Mobotech All Auto Service
“Replacing my starter for my Ford Explorer 2011 is not a big deal and I highly recommend people to call Vic for their car trouble “ Perfection “ Skilling much Love!”
Yamas Auto Care
“Kudos to the guys at Yama's, these guys quickly replaced the blinker light bulb and safety checked my vehicle, and I was in an out in less than 20 minutes.”
Listed for drivers in and around Honolulu, HI, 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: Honolulu, HI
Of the 24 stations we list here, 18 are in Honolulu itself and 6 come from towns including Waipahu (3, 12 mi), Kailua (1, 7 mi) and Aiea (1, 8 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,035 reviews; 11 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 (93%), quality (78%) and punctuality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "estimates". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE). Domain records put 5 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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 use a station outside Honolulu?
Inside your own state, yes. 18 of the 24 shops here are in Honolulu and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
Fastlane Automotive
“Love this place, they will let you know what needs to be changed and if you are crazy in the head and the job can wait a couple more months, they will let you know.”
Sum's General Auto Repair
“I needed my car issue diagnosed/inspected, not a car person at all, but I knew something was off after driving terribly over a curb and hearing something dragging/flapping around, asked my friend for a mechanic referral.”
M B Euromotors
“After a couple good and bad experiences from Mercedes Benz Honolulu, i read good reviews from m B Euromotors and decided to try, the women that checks you on is very knowledgeable and friendly and sounds concerned about your problems..”
Lee's Garage
“I've never written a review before, but I'm writing this~ The man was really kind and I visited him after I had an accident while traveling and I was so grateful~ I was embarrassed and scared after the accident, but he took care of it well~ As a fell...”
Lim's Auto Service
“I asked what the problem could be on a front end issue causing tire wear, ten minutes later the problem was presented to me, once parts came in a one hour fix which is how long they said the repair would last.”
M L Autotronic LLC
“I had my inside door handle replaced, my washer fluid reservoir replaced, some minor brake repairs, and a couple other services done at different times.”
Tagami Auto Services Ltd
“Excellent service”
K & Y Auto Services
“We all know how hard it is to find someone that will really tell you what is going on under the hood of your car, but these guys are who you need to see.”
Sag's Automotive Inc
“Patiently explain things to me so I could understand.”
Honolulu Bimmer
“They did a great job on our xenon headlamp replacement”
Auto Pro
“They had exactly what I was looking for in Electronics for a reasonable price.”
Next UP Autobody
“Thanks to Tony and crew of Next Up Autobody for efficiently and excellently taking the dent, scrape and scratch from my rear door and car body -- Hey who saw the service station concrete protective pillar -- surely I didn't.”
Waipio Auto Repair
“If you want to take your car to a local shop that is family owned and run, fare prices with knowledgeable mechanics and a friendly atmosphere, this is your shop!”
Waipahu Auto Care
“After going to several shops to get estimates and feeling overwhelmed with questions i took my car to Waipahu Auto Care after driving past unexpectedly and right away the Mechanic who helped me took time to explain any questions i had while also educ...”
Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center
“Wow first time hre at Hawaiian tire & Auto but wow thy so nice like thy know how to greet the customer and thy will ask u nice and thy will takecare of everything and i feel bad thy just pao eat but he said good timing thy just come frm lunch or brea...”
G.e.a.r.s. (Automotive Repair)
“My husband informed me that he needed a safety inspection this week and asked if I knew anyone and when I sent him John's number from GEARS, he was accommodated right away and was able to handle all of his business to bring his car current and legal ...”
Ohana Automotive Repair & Service LLC
“No word can explain, how grateful I am for this loving, caring, auto shop, owner Bruno and Jolyn are beyond helpful and and their kindness and understanding.”
Clyde's Auto Care Center
“I really appreciated the fact that he did not take advantage of my shock falling apart as the car came up on the lift ( I saw that in person and said to myself oh boy …This guy has me stuck) He charged me exactly for the cost of the parts and was ver...”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Honolulu
- “OMG, this place is amazing! Great customer service and fast service & reasonably priced.” — customer of Yamas Auto Care
- “In and out of there quickly. The only place in the area that could take care of my state safety inspection same day!” — customer of Fantastik Auto Repair
- “Great inspection station and repair shop. Very knowledgeable, kind, and fair prices.” — customer of McCully Union Service
- “Fast and no appointment need! The best place to get your safety inspection!” — customer of Great People LLC
- “Highly recommend safety inspections and services. Mahalo, for all that you do.” — customer of McCully Union Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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