Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Newark, NJ

24 stations listed · 22 in Newark · 17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Payless Mufflers & Brakes

Payless Mufflers & Brakes

(47)
  • Price
  • Job
  • Exhaust
“I want to thank you for doing an excellent job repairing my muffler issue today 2/7/2024 in a reasonable amount of time, and also for your great service in helping me with this situation.”
In Business Since 2000
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
340 Bloomfield Ave, Newark, NJ
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Momentum Tire and Wheel

Momentum Tire and Wheel

(44)
“I have used purchased tires and rims from Momentum 2 or 3 times now, and 6 or 7 times now for changing rims and tires, mounting/balancing and things of that nature, and use the mobile service.”
In Business Since 2015
Coupons & Offers
Wayne, NJ · 16 mi from Newark
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Gibson Auto Works LLC

Gibson Auto Works LLC

(32)
  • Mechanic
  • Driving
  • Prices
“I don't mind driving up to Newark to have him or any member of his staff work on my car because I know they tell me the truth and they explain things to me in a way I can understand as someone who has very little knowledge of auto mechanics.”
In Business Since 1995
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
14 E Runyon St, Newark, NJ
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YER Auto Service INC N.J M.v.c

YER Auto Service INC N.J M.v.c

(50)
“Excellent service, very good attention, very professional, they explain everything to you before doing the work, Jeremy is very friendly and serves with great education and professionalism, I recommend him”
924 18th Ave, Newark, NJ
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Nu Tech Auto

Nu Tech Auto

(50)
“My car had a problem where it won't start at all, another shop gave me an estimate of $850 once I had it towed to NU Tech auto they fixed it by just replacing a fuse!”
In Business Since 2007
445 Washington St, Newark, NJ
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Perez Auto Center

Perez Auto Center

(33)
  • Prices
  • Job
  • Mechanic
“I found Perez Auto Center online and the owner Ben diagnosed the problem quickly and correctly and found the cause, fixed it and even offered to talk to the mechanic shop that had misdiagnosed my problem to help me get money back from them.”
In Business Since 1983
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
769 Broadway, Newark, NJ
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Listed for drivers in and around Newark, NJ, 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: Newark, NJ

Of the 24 stations we list here, 22 are in Newark itself and 2 come from Wayne (1, 16 mi) and Pompton Plains (1, 18 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 1,414 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. 16 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 107 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 1 publishes a contact page; 1 lists 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 Newark?

Inside your own state, yes. 22 of the 24 shops here are in Newark 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.

Campbell's Auto Diagnostic & Repair

Campbell's Auto Diagnostic & Repair

(30)
  • Prices
  • Job
  • Mechanic
“SO when i went to my local Midas to get my oil changed and they gave me the laundry list of things I MUST have done or face certain death, a laundry list that totaled somewhere north of 2,400 dollars might I add, I was overwhelmed.”
In Business Since 2007
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Pompton Plains, NJ · 18 mi from Newark
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Elvis Auto Repair

Elvis Auto Repair

(35)
“Elvis is the best in mechanics, before he was located at 404 South 10th Street Newark NJ but he has already moved to 555 18th Avenue Newark NJ, now he is in a larger place to provide better service and quality than what he gave in his previous local,...”
555 18th Ave, Newark, NJ
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Salzano's Service Station

Salzano's Service Station

(4)
“Wouldn't trust anyone else with my car!!”
In Business Since 1956
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
242 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ
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Ivo's Auto Services

Ivo's Auto Services

(31)
“If I had a Bugatti and had to trust an independent mechanic shop to work on it, it would be this place they're really professional and super friendly.”
In Business Since 2002
99 Clifford St, Newark, NJ
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A & G Auto

A & G Auto

(18)
  • Prices
  • Pay
  • Mechanic
“Knows his stuff about cars won't cheat you for anything and will fix whatever is wrong and goes over prices to let you know exactly is wrong with the car.”
In Business Since 2004
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
211 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ
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A&M Auto Repair

A&M Auto Repair

(27)
“My boyfriend was going to help me with the wheel bearings because he thought the expense of getting them done would not be worth it because my Chevy Blazer, the car I had then, was pretty old.”
In Business Since 2021
475 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ
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M and M Auto

M and M Auto

(27)
“Mark is reasonable and fast, I've been going to him for a few years, he replaced my motor, front ends, rack and pinion and rear suspension all at different times but done well.”
352 14th Ave, Newark, NJ
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Park Avenue Auto Repair

Park Avenue Auto Repair

(27)
  • Mechanic
“Joe and Manny are a rare breed in the auto mechanic industry these days, I have been going to them for over 30 years and have always been given an honest and fair quote for repairs.”
106 Park Ave, Newark, NJ
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Niagara Auto Repair

Niagara Auto Repair

(24)
  • Prices
  • Mechanic
“Congratulations on the great service...”
23 Niagara St, Newark, NJ
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Ferry Market Services Center

Ferry Market Services Center

(12)
“The best garage in Newark, the only place I trust to work on my Wife & Daughters cars, excellent communication when there is an issue, great place to deal with.”
In Business Since 1919
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
356 Ferry St, Newark, NJ
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King's Auto Body & Truck Service

King's Auto Body & Truck Service

(21)
  • Prices
  • Vehicle
“I liked their reviews and I'm glad I followed that because they fixed my car fast, the price was reasonable and they were super nice, I'll definitely be sending more customers their way.”
383 Jelliff Ave, Newark, NJ
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R & J General Repair

R & J General Repair

(19)
  • Mechanic
  • Prices
“Raul prices are reasonable, their very honest and really good ppl, I use to live in Jersey now I live in PA, and have a guy near me but go their when I can…..”
In Business Since 2012
175 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ
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Big A Auto Clinic

Big A Auto Clinic

(10)
  • Price
  • Mechanics
“Good mechanics 👨‍🔧 since I was 17 years old I have always provided my cars with 100% Professional customer service.”
164 Tichenor St, Newark, NJ
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Villegas Auto Repair

Villegas Auto Repair

(9)
“The best in newark take my car all the time”
7 Stanton St, Newark, NJ
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Speed Auto Repair

Speed Auto Repair

(8)
“They are honest, if your vehicle does not need repair, they will tell you and verify with you what is happening to your vehicle.”
65 Goble St, Newark, NJ
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Lima's Auto Repair

Lima's Auto Repair

(8)
“I've been coming here for as long as long as I've been driving, most affordable prices in the ironbound”
427 Chestnut St, Newark, NJ
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Chilos Auto Repair

Chilos Auto Repair

(6)
“Knows how to work on all brands and extremely fair prices.”
285 Mt Pleasant Ave, Newark, NJ
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Campbell's Auto Repairs

Campbell's Auto Repairs

(5)
“Great mechanics they rebuilt car & trucks engine from scratch very fast and efficient family own business.”
In Business Since 2000
671 S 12th St, Newark, NJ
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