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Xpress Auto Center
“Also, as a woman at times I feel like I can be treated differently or taken advantage of in terms of not having a lot of knowledge about things related to cars...”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Raleigh, NC
24 stations listed · all 24 in Raleigh · 7 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Capital Auto Inspections
- Quick Service
- Matter
- Upsell
“Not sure what the owners name is but I have been taking my fleet of trucks to Capital Oil Change / Service since 2017 and they consistently do a great job in a timely manner, great job Sir and employees.”
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Murrays Tire and Auto
“Just before my ride arrived the technician let me know what he'd found, gave me a price (very fair) and let me know it'd be ready later in the day.”
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Creech Import Repair
“Update from 4/21/21 visit for oil change: I will always take my Jeep to be serviced at Creech; friendly and professional staff- work done quickly- lobby/guest area clean and easy to work from- excellent follow up on my satisfaction”
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Zippy Lube
“Been letting this man work on cars for 18/ 19 yrs .”
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Choice Auto Repair
- Nissan
- Integrity
- Mechanic
“Court and the rest of the team have been phenomenal in repairing my vehicles, allowing me to use their loaners, and giving me advice on future maintenance.”
Area overview: Raleigh, NC
All 24 stations we list here are in Raleigh itself. We have 41 stations in Raleigh on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 7,176 reviews; 21 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 (83%), quality (80%) and value (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (7), wheel alignment (5), check engine light (4), engine repair (3) and oil change (3). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 2 offer financing; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Raleigh, NC, 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.
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Triangle Car Care
- Truck
- Price
- Work
“Great service, very friendly people that get the job done quickly!”
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A & J Automotive
- Waiting Area
- Text
- Warranty
“Moreover, they conduct thorough inspections, complete with photos and detailed descriptions, which they promptly send to your phone through a convenient link.”
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Midtown Quicklube Tire & Service
- Tires
- Candles
- Car Repair
“Last time instead of waiting for a long time to get my car worked on for a more serious repair, Sharon drove me down the road to where I was looking after my Dad so I wouldn't be gone from him long.”
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Garner German Garage Inc
- Technician
- Work
- Communication
“My daughter has an Audi and she had other guys working on it and it never ran properly, but when she took her Audi to Garner German Garage, she has been nothing short of happy with the manner by which it runs now.”
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Precision Autowerks
- Knowledge
- 2011
- Dealership
“They're problem solvers, they use high quality parts, they respect your car, they cater to the customer( including questions), and they are very knowledgeable about European automobiles”
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Thee Inspection Station
“Even though the other mechanic had not arrived & Tommy was busy with regular customers, he took the time to check it out and had me back on the road traveling south with an unbelievable simple fix.”
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C & C Auto Service
- Money
- Engine Light
- Diagnose
“I love the clear description and images of what needs to be done right now and what can wait (and how long), and also appreciate being able to communicate via text so I can go back and review later and it is easy to add to on digital folder of work d...”
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Choice Auto Care
- Diagnosed
- Triangle
- Oil
“Soon after, I got an answer from Hyundai that they could care less and were not going to fix the engine oil consumption issue and that my transmission was fine.”
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Eastgate Automotive
“Super communicative and made a very stressful situation much easier to navigate after being one of the lucky victims of one of those kiaboy tiktok challenge early model kia car thefts.”
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King's Auto Service
- Oil
- Fair
- Work
“I will be dropping off some Krispy Kreme donuts for Steve and the staff as a very small gesture for my eternal thanks for the professional and courteous manner that they do business!”
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Just Inspections
“It's clear that the 1-star reviews here are mostly in regards to window tint, which isn't something I have (and I really appreciate that it seems like Just Inspections is just following NC laws in regards to tint, so the customers complaining have il...”
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Brown's Auto
- Review
- Family Owned Business
- Inspection
“I come from a family of mechanics and it was hard to trust anyone after moving 700 miles away over a decade ago, so finding Brown's was quite the gift.”
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Automotive Trauma Center
- Team
- Fair
- Quality
“I am telling all my family members and friends that repairing their cars in any car repair shop will be a sin Services Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Oil change, Service not listed”
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401 Quick Lube & Inspection
- Oil
- Prices
- Tires
“Great staff was very welcoming and felt very welcomed , unbeatable prices for sure making this my go to shop , ask for eddie and chris as well as Mira her self”
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Mark's Cycle & Auto Shop
- Work
- Humans
- Diagnosis
“Mark is super amazing took care of me and did an amazing job on a complete engine swap and repair i would recommend him for any of your mechanical needs.”
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Harrison's Garage
- Honest
- Money
- Price
“I always recommend these guys, they are fair mechanics not trying to do work that you don't really need unlike so many of the chain auto repair places.”
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Raymo Car Care Experts
- Job
- Tow
- Vehicle
“These guys take the time to go over everything I am concerned about, call me promptly with a full report on what needs attention and what doesn't, with fair estimates for the needed work.”
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J E Tires
- Prices
- Mechanic
- Parking
“They were they only folks with my size tires in stock used when I had a flat, great price, great people, will be going back for future service (I might not wanna do that radiator myself after all)”
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Can I book a test online in Raleigh?
7 of the 24 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.
What customers say about stations in Raleigh
- “Service provided: state inspection. The staff is crisp, professional, timely and cheery.” — customer of Midtown Quicklube Tire & Service
- “Don took care of me right away and invited me back when I told him it was time for an oil change and state inspection.” — customer of Choice Auto Care
- “I was happy that my purchase was a good one and I have found a honest, trust worthy, and good person to take my motorcycle for any repair in the future.” — customer of Mark's Cycle & Auto Shop
- “Excellent locally owned business. Come for annual state inspection every year and never have an issue.” — customer of Xpress Auto Center
- “Nice folks doing good work, and they can help with my car and my motorcycle.” — customer of Mark's Cycle & Auto Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.