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24 stations listed · 23 in Houston · 14 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Houston, TX, 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.
Of the 24 stations we list here, 23 are in Houston itself and 1 comes from Pasadena (17 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 9,496 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (79%) and value (71%). 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (6), AC repair (3), air conditioning service (3), brake repair (3) and brake service (3). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 7 offer financing; 6 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 15 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the stations on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 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.
Inside your own state, yes. 23 of the 24 shops here are in Houston 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.
- “Very professional, detailed and knowledgeable of my vehicle and customer service needs.” — customer of Chimney Rock Car Care
- “Quick, easy, and seamless state inspection service. They performed my inspection immediately for me with no appointment needed.” — customer of Midtown Auto Service & Repair
- “Oil change, tire rotation and state inspection was done quickly, professionally, and at a fair price.” — customer of Westchase Auto Repair Center
- “They are very professional in dealing with their customers and very knowledgeable in what they do.” — customer of Advance Automotive
- “They even shuttle me to and from home whenever they are servicing my vehicles - which is something that's very helpful.” — customer of Auto World West Loop Houston
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
