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RM Auto Care
- Fair
- Inspection
- Pricing
“I just brought my car back again yesterday for an engine issue unrelated to the previous problem, and again, the mechanics fit me in immediately and had it diagnosed and done by this morning.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Providence, RI
24 stations listed · 17 in Providence · 1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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North Providence Tire & Auto
“The three brothers who have dedicated decades of hard work and singular vision to build this service resource center for the local community seem to be true professionals.”
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Smokey's Auto Repair
- Review
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Gabe is the best, he's saved my wallet a hundred times over when it came to repairs to my cars- even when things looked dire he was able to fix them at a reasonable price- we're moving to warwick and I'll still have my car towed here if there's an is...”
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Joe's Automotive Services
- Honest
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Joe went above and beyond to get me an appointment as soon as possible, he got my car in found out what it needed and gave me a very reasonable quote, I okayed it and it was done by the end of the day.”
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Luigi Auto Repair
“Mike took care of my subaru in a timely manner didn't upcharge me and was very honest and fair my car runs great after changing coil packs,plugs,and an oil change did a great job and will be going back for any future work”
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Romana Muffler
“Great spot”
Listed for drivers in and around Providence, RI, 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: Providence, RI
Of the 24 stations we list here, 17 are in Providence itself and 7 come from towns including North Providence (3, 4 mi), East Providence (2, 2 mi) and Uxbridge, MA (1, 17 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,153 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (87%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 14 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 2005. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Providence?
Inside your own state, yes. 17 of the 24 shops here are in Providence 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.
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J .m.auto Repair
- Oil
- Inspection
- Prices
“I was in from out of town and started having car trouble, they fixed me up in an hour and were really reasonable with their prices, highly recommended!”
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Jeff's Auto Service
- Couple
- Fair
- Prices
“Can't ask for much more when it comes to auto repair.”
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Intensive Care Auto Repair Ent
- Mechanic
“I'm always going to go to ICARE for as long as I drive.”
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V & M Auto Repair
- Engine
- Honest
- Work
“It's extremely difficult to find an honest mechanic these days and the person who worked on my car (an engine swap) which is a 2006 Saab 9-5 Wagon (not many people like to work on these vehicles by the way) he did a superb job on it.”
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TD Performance
- Diagnosis
- Price
- 2012
“I had the timing belt and water pump replaced on my 2012 TDI Jetta, everything was done perfectly and I am extremely happy with the work that was performed.”
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Emely's Auto Services
“The guy who was supposed to fix my car today told me, after waiting several hours, that he didn't feel like doing it and was busy all day and wanted to relax, so I called Emely's, who's two buildings down from me, right as they were closing just to a...”
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Neighborhood Auto Center
- Prices
“Good service very reasonable prices and good customer service”
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Batista Auto Repair Center
“Even though the English is challenging, whatever you need fixing on your car, electrical air conditioning, or anything of that matter, they will fix it.”
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Roger Williams Auto Repair
“Where to find our service”
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Lora Auto & Tire Services
- Prices
“The best auto service.”
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Bonilla Auto Repair LLC
“They do excellent work i totally recommend there services!”
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A & J Auto Repair
“Fast and cheap!!!”
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AT Tallerautomotriz
“Good place”
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Mobile Mechanic Pros Providence
- Quality
- Price
- Company
“Finding the right technician for a starter motor replacement was not an easy task in the area, so I am glad I have found Mobile Mechanic Pros Providence.”
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Putnam Tire LLC
- Price
- Screw
“Great place to work with when I needed my 6 Dooley tires changed there were the only place that could help me when I went to multiple places, Went back a few months later and did a great job once again if you need quality service done at a reasonabl...”
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Lagos Auto Sales and Service
“Great service with affordable prices!”
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A1 Auto Repair Service Center
- Oil
- DJ
- Mechanic
“As honest as they get as a mechanic has helped me and my family with all car troubles and a very reliable shop would recommend 10/10 to anyone with car troubles”
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Stanley Auto Services
- Price
“The teacher, as always, since I had bicycles, I go there.”
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