Kruse's Auto Center
“Everything went well, everyone is polite and considerate, patiently answering questions in easily understandable terms.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in St. Joseph, MO
10 stations listed · 5 in St. Joseph · 1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Ken Smith Autobody INC
“Randy answered and was so kind to get Donny to Trimble to help tow my car and gave me a ride home to Plattsburg.”
Tom's Garage
“Very good experience, would recommend to anyone needing work on their vehicle or an auto inspection!”
The Rusty Wrench Auto Repair
“Love love these friendly down to earth guys, great hospitality great mechanics”
Pitstop
“Great place to get your car inspect and work on”
Hanna Auto Repair
“I will definitely use this place if I need anything else!”
Listed for drivers in and around St. Joseph, MO, 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: St. Joseph, MO
Of the 10 stations we list here, 5 are in St. Joseph itself and 5 come from Atchison, KS (3, 21 mi), Savannah (1, 13 mi) and Plattsburg (1, 23 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 977 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 2 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 St. Joseph?
Inside your own state, yes. 5 of the 10 shops here are in St. Joseph 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.
R & S Automotive
“Needed a tow and they picked me up and didn't over charge .”
Anthonys Repair
“It says something to be able to trust your mechanic -- I trust Anthony and will funnel as much business to him as I can.”
Campbell's Repair and Service Llc- Napa Autocare Center
“Most shops run up the bill as much as they can and this didn't occur here which is why I believe I have found an actual honest mechanic.”
Big Mike's Auto Collision Repair
“Did a wonderful job on my wife's car , fender looking good !!!”
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