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Axselle Auto Service
“I Googled the average cost to repair the problem with my car and Axselle's came in more than $200 cheaper plus Dave spotted another problem that could have caused serious issues down the road.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Richmond, VA
24 stations listed · all 24 in Richmond · 1 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Wilder's Tire and Auto Repair
“I emailed on a Friday morning to ask when they might be able to put on four new tires I had received as a birthday gift, do an oil change and an inspection on my car.”
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4 Wheel Drive Specialty Co
- Price
- Tires
- Vehicle
“They were a little backed up, which, of course is a sign of a shop in high demand, but they got to me quite quickly, they fixed everything, and didn't charge an arm and a leg to do so.”
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Hancock's Automotive
“The folks at Hancock's were able to take care of me within a couple of days due to problems with the delay of parts, but as soon as they got everything, they had me up and running again.”
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Broad Street Auto & Tire Inc.
- Job
- Mechanic
- Team
“I have been a customer for many, many years and always leave relieved and satisfied that the staff have heard my concerns, diagnosed my problem(s), and implemented the correct repairs at a fair price.”
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Williams Auto Service
“I have been going here for my state inspection for some years now i have never had any issues with my car when they do my inspection and i just recently for the first time let them change my oil and its was also a good experience for me i have no com...”
Listed for drivers in and around Richmond, VA, 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: Richmond, VA
All 24 stations we list here are in Richmond itself. We have 42 stations in Richmond on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 4,844 reviews; 23 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 (97%), quality (71%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest", "communication" and "diagnosis". 1 is open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), engine repair (3), tire services (3), wheel alignment (3) and air conditioning (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE and TIA) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 81 years. 8 offer financing; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 17 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the stations on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Richmond?
8 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.
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Express Auto Center Inc.
“Steve was extremely helpful and letting me know what the issues were and what it would take to repair the car that I had in there couldn't be more happy.”
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Ellis Auto Service
“Waiting room was spotless, fresh coffee available, and phones were being answered promptly, while parts were being ordered and delivered, repairs done and services needed were being clearly explained to customers.”
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Hall's Tire & Auto Service
“I gotta say I was skeptical at first, too good to be true from the reviews but these guys pulled through and got my little car back in fitting form after a month of back and forth with my last shop that finally closed down.”
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Buffalo Tire Pros
- Auto Repair
- Driving
- Trip
“As a female, I'm always worried walking into a mechanic shop--afraid I'll be taken advantage of, but these guys took care of me, and took the time to explain "why" I needed what they were recommending.”
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S & O Automotive Repair
“His communication was excellent, he was friendly, and he took the time to explain every detail of the repairs needed for my wheel bearing, axle, and the installation of a new set of tires.”
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Varina Automotive Services
“Real folks providing EXCELLENT customer service, including keeping us updated with service details and any changes that came up, and quality mechanicsmanship at very reasonable and affordable prices.”
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Quality Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Price
“They were able to give me recommendations on what the exact problem was and even pointed me in the direction of a specialist who is the best in the area for my specific issue.”
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Bill Crumpton Tire & Auto
“We arrived at the busiest time of the day, but they patched it for a very reasonable price, no pressure to get us to buy stuff we didn't need, and everyone was friendly.”
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Art's Automotive Service
- Inspection
- Oil
- Mechanic
“I've been going to Art's Automotive for several years for state inspections and auto maintenance, everyone is wonderful from scheduling to picking up when my car is ready.”
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Seredni Tire & Auto Center
“Serenity tire auto care is just what it's saying they care about their customers and I have been going there for a little while and I care about them too”
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Larry's Tire & Auto
“Took my car in because I didn't know how much life my brakes had left, and they checked and said I would be good till at least the next inspection in 6+ months.”
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Leete Tire & Auto Center
“Fast reliable service with a smile and a very good price!”
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Garrett's Automotive
“They will also be straight with you about some of the known trouble spots for a particular make & model of car, so you can plan ahead for maintaining your current car or buying something to replace it.”
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Ironwood Automotive
- Toyota
- Truck
- Waiting Area
“All within 5 days of a planned drive across country to Phoenix, Ironwood had the new headlight delivered and installed – saving us the worry of having a major problem during a long trip.”
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Hilliard Automotive
“My experience with Hilliard Automotive was good I would prefer my family & friends to them I like the fact that they were professional to me The service was good I would rate them a 4 star”
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Dunkum's Tire & Auto Services
- Honest
- Trust
- Inspection
“Today it was just a quick and easy inspection, but what I've liked about them in the past was them helping me to prioritize what needed to be done on an old car that had quite a few issues.”
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RVA Auto Service
- Inspection
- Job
- Vehicle
“This is the only place that I will bring it in for my inspection and they wont try to charge me 100s of dollars for things my car doesn't actually need.”
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Scott Motor Co
- Honest
- Work
- Price
“My only complaint was that radiator fluid was still all over my engine bay, so it took a few days for it to all burn off - all the while leaving me temporarily concerned that there was still a coolant issue with the car.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Richmond
- “They are super friendly and professional. Any issue I bring to them they fix quickly and the first time.” — customer of RVA Auto Service
- “I had my state inspection done here. They were very friendly and transparent.” — customer of Leete Tire & Auto Center
- “Great shop! I just went in for a state inspection, but he really went above and beyond to help on a couple light bulb issues.” — customer of Scott Motor Co
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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