Star City Tire
“They helped me get new tires, and fix some generational inheritance on my vehicle too.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Roanoke, VA
We have 5 stations in Roanoke on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 3 of them made it, along with 11 from towns including Salem (4, 6 mi), Troutville (2, 9 mi) and Boones Mill (2, 12 mi).
3 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“The team at AAMCO were quick, communicative, and reasonably priced for my recent TCM replacement.”
Robert's Auto & Truck Service
“I've been a customer for over 20 years and Rob is the reason my grandmas car is still running.”
Dominion Service
“I have taken our Jeep Grand Cherokees to Danny and his service team at Dominion for nearly 10 years and I have never been disappointed with them.”
Southside Auto
“Called Boones Mill Auto and they were able to help after business hours.”
Cavalier Automotive
“As a former mechanic I find them trustworthy to do multiple repairs and vehicle inspections.”
Listed for drivers in and around Roanoke, VA, these 14 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: Roanoke, VA
The 14 stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 1,509 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 3 are open on Saturdays. 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 2 offer financing and 3 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.
Can I use a station outside Roanoke?
Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 14 shops here are in Roanoke 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.
Sheltons Tire and Auto Repair
“( not arrogant or act like their better than you )Good mechanics are few and far between.”
Tim Maiden Automotive
“Busy repair shop, but he (Tim) takes the time for great customer service and git er done old school repair mentality”
A-Plus Automotive Repair
“Automotive issues were diagnosed quickly & repairs made in a reasonable period of time at a cost less than I had been quoted at another shop.”
Keith's Garage
“Beats all the local labor rates, and won't tell you that you need something if you don't!”
Advantage Automotive LLC
“I limped the car there and he repaired the damaged bits and even modified a Mazda bolt to get the caliper back on.”
Clayton's Automotive Services & Rpr
“Took the vehicle to his shop, and repair was made in a more than timely fashion, and the family had the vehicle back quickly.”
Grease Monkey Garage
“Great work on my vehicle with reasonable fees and was ready in a few hours”
D & P Welding Maintenance Auto
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