Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Rochester, MN

We have 3 stations in Rochester on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 7 from towns including Pine Island (2, 16 mi), Chatfield (2, 18 mi) and Kasson (1, 13 mi).

2 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Heartland Tire Service

Heartland Tire Service

4.7 46 reviews
“Great place to bring your vehicle and in an easy location to find!”
Since 1977Financing
2811 Broadway Ave S
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AVB Diagnostics

AVB Diagnostics

4.5 9 reviews
“He was prompt with all communications, took the time to explain everything to me, and thoughtfully answered the MANY questions I asked without ever making it feel like it was an inconvenience for asking.”
Since 2017
512 9th Ave NW
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Joe's Auto & Transmission Service

Joe's Auto & Transmission Service

4.1 7 reviews
“I'll definitely recommend working with them because they will tell the exact problem with your car whether you fix it with or not.”
Since 1991
4818 Vine Pl SE
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Ron's Auto Repair

Ron's Auto Repair

4.9 49 reviews
“I would 100% recommend Ron's Auto to anyone in the area needing some work done on a vehicle.”
BBB A+Since 1994
Pine Island, MN · 16 mi from Rochester
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Steve's Auto Care

Steve's Auto Care

4.8 36 reviews
“The staff member at the desk was friendly and was able to speak to specific questions that I had about the service.”
Chatfield, MN · 18 mi from Rochester
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Countryside Transmission & Auto Repair

Countryside Transmission & Auto Repair

5.0 2 reviews
“He tells you exactly what needs to be done and gives accurate time line estimates.”
BBB A+Since 2002
Pine Island, MN · 16 mi from Rochester
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Listed for drivers in and around Rochester, MN, these 10 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: Rochester, MN

The 10 stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 439 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (80%), quality (75%) and value (65%). 2 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 offers financing. We have a website on file for 4 of the stations on this page; 3 publish a contact page and 2 list a public email. 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 Rochester?

Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 10 shops here are in Rochester 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.

Cy Guy's Auto Repair

Cy Guy's Auto Repair

4.7 7 reviews
“They were flexible about letting me keep my car little longer because I couldn't pick it up for a few days after it was fixed.”
Chatfield, MN · 18 mi from Rochester
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Kasson Auto Repair

Kasson Auto Repair

4.3 7 reviews
“They fixed my tire very economically and told me of other issues significant to travel.”
Kasson, MN · 13 mi from Rochester
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Becklund's Auto Repair & Towing

Becklund's Auto Repair & Towing

4.8 11 reviews
“My tire almost fell off on my way to work, was missing a lugnut and I stopped in and they found one to fit and put it on as well as checked my other front tire as well.”
Millville, MN · 18 mi from Rochester
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Arneson Valley Auto

Arneson Valley Auto

5.0 1 review
“Always a pleasure having Larry work on my cars.”
Spring Valley, MN · 24 mi from Rochester
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