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Tru Motors LLC
“We brought in our 98' Jeep Cherokee to get looked at before our big cross country move and Will and his team were so honest and made the entire process stress-free!”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check in Madison, WI
24 listed · 17 in Madison · 23 rated 4.5+
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Northport Auto
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Gene'sautorepair
“Knowledgeable staff wen it comes to any vehicle issues.”
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Aeschbach Automotive
Hybrid, Engine Services, Transmission Repair
“I had a massive fix go into my old car, and it was a little on the pricey side, but they put so much care and attention to detail in fixing the root cause of any problem.”
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Dunn's Import
- Audi
- Quality
- Honest
“I don't want to mess with their rankings since I'm sure they're a fine business, but it looks like a fun little shop on the outside and it's just a place to get certain cars fixed.”
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Main & Page Auto & Towing
- Fair
- Communication
- Morning
“I used to do most of my own work but age has caught up to me and I am more than thrilled that I have found a mechanic I will be using for the rest of my lifetime.”
Area overview: Madison, WI
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 17 are in Madison itself and 7 come from Waukesha (5), Janesville (1) and Milwaukee (1). Their ratings run from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,501 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (64%) and punctuality (54%). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE); 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 9 of them; 3 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Data verified September 23, 2026
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Madison, WI. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Schwenn's Service
“That means when it's 25 below, 98° or if your just feeling lazy you can sit in your nice climate controlled vehicle and the guys will come out and pump it for you.”
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Doug's Midwest Aerial Service
“Great place they know what they're doing”
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Forrer Service Center
- Prices
“Does great work.”
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Dialed In Auto Repair LLC
- Team
- Price
“Great customer service, fast repairs, and everything was done as expected!”
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JDH Auto Repair
Oil Changes, Services: Full Service Automotive Repair, Transmissions
“Two flat tires, on two different occasions (one when I was out of the country) Cody has shown up personally and helped change the tire and get the vehicle back on the road.”
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Deerfield Tire & Auto
- Work
- Town
- Job
“Troy has helped me on several occasions, from everything to tires for our tractors, even though that is something that his shop does not typically work with...”
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Taylor Made Repairs
- Price
“Dedicated, my mom caught two flats so I went to help her and they stayed just a bit late to make sure we could get both tires replaced, at a great price too.”
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Willie's Repair LLC
- Prices
“He's a good guy, and an honest, no bull mechanic that can give both a good deal, and excellent service, and has kept many of my vehicles running beyond what I've expected.”
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Best Test Auto Electric
“Fast, fair, experienced.”
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RTS
“Excellent service and pricing.”
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Griswold Automotive LLC
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Great service and honest folks.”
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Steve's Auto Truck & Tire
- Fair
- Small Town
- Price
“Great service and very quick”
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Countryside Automotive
- Honest
- Tow
- Price
“Good place to get your car fixed”
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Nachreiner Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Truck
“Great place to take your vehicle for service, very helpful with recommendations for tires and other things, they do a great job of explaining what needs to be done and pretty prompt on getting quotes”
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Pit Stop Auto Care
- Tire
- Vehicle
- Fair
“Great work at fair prices.”
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Two Dragon Auto Reconditioning
- Door
- Price
- Vehicle
“Thay were excellent took the girlfriend's 2018mustang in to take a couple dings out can't even tell where they were excellent job and nice crue and frandly”
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Car Doctor LLC
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
- Price
“Positive Quality, Professionalism Services Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Brakes, Oil change”
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MCM Auto Repair and Keys
- Engine
- Fair
- Brake
“He took my GMC terrain with a timing belt issue and not only did the fix but noticed that a tooth had chipped off the system and was going to cause greater damage to the engine.”
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Can I use a station outside Madison?
Inside your own state, yes. 17 of the 24 shops here are in Madison and the rest are the nearest listed, 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.
What customers in Madison say about local mechanics
- “If you’re looking for a new mechanic that you can trust to get the job done right with honest pricing, I highly recommend JDH Automotive.” — customer of JDH Auto Repair
- “Aeschbach Automotive is my new go to . They are always so friendly and was able to take care of me quickly.” — customer of Aeschbach Automotive
- “The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They fixed my car on time and for a great price.” — customer of Aeschbach Automotive
- “Before and after picture attached. Super friendly customer service, detail oriented, timely mannered, and reasonable prices!” — customer of Two Dragon Auto Reconditioning
- “Dan and his staff are totally outstanding. Friendly fast service with fair pricing.” — customer of Main & Page Auto & Towing
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.