Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Rockford, IL

15 stations listed · 12 in Rockford · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 20, 2026

Marks Auto Service

Marks Auto Service

4.6 48 reviews
“I will only let Mark's Auto Service take care of my car!!!”
Coupons & offersSince 1952FinancingPrices online
2429 S Alpine Rd
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Paulli's Imports Service

Paulli's Imports Service

4.8 31 reviews
“Good place to take your vehicles and worth the time to get on their schedule.”
50+ years
111 Phelps Ave
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Teds Auto Service

Teds Auto Service

4.9 35 reviews
“Did a wonderful job on my car ,as a single mother .”
Since 1991
231 15th Ave
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H & T Auto Services

H & T Auto Services

5.0 16 reviews
“He won't lie to you, he won't overcharge you, he won't do work that wasn't needed to jack up prices, him and his crew are the most honest mechanics in the city.”
BBB A+Since 2005
1804 11th St
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Crystal Dream Automotive

Crystal Dream Automotive

4.8 29 reviews
“Corey has worked on both mine and my husband's cars for years.”
Since 2008
3226 W State St
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Reliable Auto Care

Reliable Auto Care

4.7 22 reviews
“They were super responsive and kept me up to date with what was wrong and what would be needed.”
1275 N Main St
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Listed for drivers in and around Rockford, IL, these 15 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: Rockford, IL

Of the 15 stations we list here, 12 are in Rockford itself and 3 come from Loves Park (2, 5 mi) and Machesney Park (1, 5 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,156 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers financing and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 4 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 1 lists 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 Rockford?

Inside your own state, yes. 12 of the 15 shops here are in Rockford 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.

Dans Automotive

Dans Automotive

4.9 19 reviews
“Best place to take your car if it's broke Dan will definitely fix it very professional on time service explains everything in detail would recommend to everyone!”
2517 Broadway
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Ricotta's Automotive

Ricotta's Automotive

5.0 15 reviews
“Definitely know what they are doing, they do it well and affordable.”
Since 1975
325 Walnut St
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Llanitos Auto Repair

Llanitos Auto Repair

4.4 13 reviews
“Extremely competent, professional, knowledgable, and trustworthy.”
1231 S Main St
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Anderson Auto Services

Anderson Auto Services

5.0 2 reviews
“Been having Gale service our cars for decades.”
Since 1990
4644 Charles St
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Rosas Auto Care

Rosas Auto Care

4.9 8 reviews
“These guys did good work on my car and their price was very reasonable.”
3387 Precision Dr
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Import Auto Werks

Import Auto Werks

4.3 1 review
Since 1987
831 N Madison St
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Schlesner Automotive

Schlesner Automotive

4.4 16 reviews
“Great Mechanic, work done right, at a reasonable cost.”
Loves Park, IL · 5 mi from Rockford
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In Motion Automotive Inc

In Motion Automotive Inc

4.6 10 reviews
“Jim always does a great job, very reliable and affordable.”
Since 2005
Machesney Park, IL · 5 mi from Rockford
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Milo's Auto Service

Milo's Auto Service

5.0 5 reviews
“Clean workmanship and very reasonable prices.”
Since 2009
Loves Park, IL · 5 mi from Rockford
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