Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Joplin, MO
14 stations listed · 8 in Joplin · 4 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Nixon's Garage
Road Runner Tire
RV P. I.
C. R. Auto-Works Llc. Mobile Mechanic
Mike's Auto Repair
Listed for drivers in and around Joplin, MO, these 14 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: Joplin, MO
Of the 14 stations we list here, 8 are in Joplin itself and 6 come from Carthage (4, 11 mi), Baxter Springs, KS (1, 13 mi) and Quapaw, OK (1, 15 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,521 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Joplin?
Inside your own state, yes. 8 of the 14 shops here are in Joplin 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.




