Discount Mufflers & Auto Repair
“Glenn is always courteous and listens to my description of what I'd like for him to look at on my car.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Panama City Beach, FL
There are no stations listed in Panama City Beach itself yet; the 24 below are the closest options, from towns including Panama City (5, 17 mi), Fort Walton Beach (5, 46 mi) and Destin (2, 36 mi).
6 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Noles Automotive
“Mr Noles is 100% top 3 nicest people you could ever meet.”
Kelley's Automotive
“I'm a repeat customer and will use them again for future work.”
Mikes Shop LLC
“Mike was spot on it in his diag it seems as our '99 Wrangler is running as good as ever (well, as good as it can with 200K miles).”
CRH Auto Repair
“I called them with my issue and was given an estimate within a few hours.”
Lens Auto
“Quick, honest pricing all around good mechanic”
Listed for drivers in and around Panama City Beach, FL, 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: Panama City Beach, FL
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,371 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise value (83%), professionalism (79%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "communication" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page; 1 lists 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.
Which shops listed for Panama City Beach test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 6 of the 24 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
“The Tuffys in Destin is the best place to go for real excellent service by the management and coworkers alike.”
Scotty's Auto Repair
“Great to have someone who can get the job done right TOTALLY DEDICATED guys.”
Shay's Service
“Very pleasant, had parts with me I "thought" were needed to fix my AC, but he said system was just low.”
Motor Man Auto Repair
“Observed interactions with other patrons and the one consistency was how thoroughly repairs were explained and efforts taken to make sure customers understand their options.”
Trib's Automotive
“Anytime I've ever had a problem they always gave me the feeling that I was in good hands and had nothing to worry about.”
Eglin Hobby Shop
“Done a lot of work here great crew and lots of help!”
Playground Auto Service
“The mechanics are top notch; the front desk professionals are knowledgeable and friendly; and all of them pride themselves in doing a great job at a reasonable price!”
Gil's Auto Medic
“I don't trust most "mechanics" with my vehicles, but Gil is one that I found here that was honest, upfront, and listened to my concerns without upselling me on useless things I was very aware I didn't need.”
Tim & Son Tire Repair & Such
“They fixed my truck (new front end and rebuilt the rear end) in a week (difficulty finding the right parts) and I couldn't be more pleased with their prices and kindness.”
Seaborn's Auto Repair
“I really appreciate the owner Kelvin's integrity and work ethics, and his employees appear to genuinely care about the quality of work they provide.”
Black Dog RV Inspections
“Black dog inspections have really saved the day in what I thot was a super good buy in an RV that had major issues undetectable.”
Finish Line Automotive
“We are beyond pleased with the work done on our son's truck.”
Precision Automotive & Truck Services
“I've never had an issue finding out anything wrong with my Focus or Honda through this duo and I highly recommend them!”
Matt's Automotive
“Honest, fair priced and above all just a great guy who does awesome work!”
Callahan Automotive
“Chris is very good at what he does and willing to help you out with the cost.”
Destin Auto Repair Mobile Services
“I called them, within 30 minutes, they had went to the parts store picked up an alternator and were on-site.”
Certified Automotive Repair and Service L.l.c.
“Had to get some suspension work last minute, Eric and the crew made sure to get me in, and make it right.”
Stanton Automotive Inc
“Whether it's a leaky tire with a nail or a full set mount/balance or you need a used tire to get you back on the road, these are your guys.”
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