Alewife Automotive
“I've been bringing my car here for years - they take such good car of my car and are so pleasant to work with, and always significantly less expensive than the other options, which is a winning combo!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Medford, MA
15 stations listed · 6 in Medford · 8 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 8, 2026
Chicken & Shakes Automotive
“They found my problem, called me with the issue and the quote before they did any work, and explained the issue to me; I don't know much about cars so appreciated breakdown.”
Route 60 Gas Tony's Auto Inc
“A big thank you to Tony and Jose for there knowledge and expertise and great customer service.”
Northeast Power
“I just had my car repaired I'm so happy it was very successful, he showed me all the parts I needed and even came in with a price below the initial estimate.”
Daily Auto Service
“I remember thinking that anyone that is this committed to finding a non-obvious tire leak must be amazing at identifying and remedying larger issues, and I was right!”
Bill Stephens Automotive
“Have them handle my antique car great job”
Listed for drivers in and around Medford, MA, these 15 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: Medford, MA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 6 are in Medford itself and 9 come from towns including Saugus (2, 6 mi), Cambridge (1, 3 mi) and Malden (1, 3 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,959 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 4 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 book a test online with shops listed for Medford?
2 of the 15 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
Advance Auto Center
“Repairs done right, on time and fair price.”
Hometown Automotive
“Excellent services, I asked to change the break but after they checked it they said it's good.”
Bruhm's Tire & Services
“John always makes sure to take care of his customers, and even better care of his returning customers”
Creonte Tire and Auto Repair
“If it was possible to double the number of stars I could give this business for its sound advice and timely human friendly service, I would do it.”
Amicone Auto Body
“Pete is amazing to work with, the workmanship and turn around time is top notch.”
West Lynn Auto Service
“I would recommend this shop (and have) to my own friends and family.”
Tech Auto Service
“Needed some brakes and rotors all around, they finished in a timely manner and cost effective.”
Aladdin Auto Service
“These guys are some of the best mechanics around and there prices are very reasonable.”
Eli's Garage
“Eli's Garage is the place to be these guys go out their way to really take care of your car they are friendly and explain Everything they are doing step by step.”
Why these companies made our list
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