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Columbia Auto Repair
“(That's also my dad's name btw) I read the reviews prior to calling and his attention to detail as well as responsiveness to reviews was one of the main reasons I trusted him with a diagnostic on my BMW.”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check near Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis has 38 mechanics of its own; this list adds 21 from towns including Chesterfield (8), Florissant (7) and Saint Charles (3).
24 listed · 3 in Saint Louis · 18 rated 4.5+
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123 Auto
Brake Repairs, 24-Hour Towing, Diagnostic Center
“I've been to 123 Auto a few times in the past couple years for inspections and other things I'm unable to do myself and have always enjoyed my visit.”
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Emge's Carcraft Automotive Repair.
- Honest
- Job
- Car Service
“Got me in and done right away, I told them I needed a filter per other oil places and assured me he would look at it and see if it needs changed because other places just try to sell you one without needing it.”
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Diesel Fuel
“It did not feel like purchasing from a dealer as it was a zero pressure sale with no mystery fees (they apologized that they had to charge the min $200 dealer fee--where other dealers told me they had to charge $500).”
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Franklin Specialist-Nissan
- CVT
- Job
- Transmission Fluid
“This is a very in demand and busy shop, so don't get discouraged if you can't have your car looked at immediately (there's a reason he's always slammed- because he does great work).”
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Sant Automotive
Brakes Repair, Transmission, Engine Work & Repair
“) and they were able to get me in for a diagnostic last minute, the day before thanksgiving of all days, when no one else would even answer their phones, and treated me with genuine friendliness.”
Area overview: Saint Louis, MO
Their ratings run from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,216 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews; 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (84%) and value (78%). The services they list most often on their websites are brakes repair (2), engine work & repair (2), tires replacement (2) and transmission (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of them; 6 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Saint Louis, MO. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Certified Motor Co
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Oil change”
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Royal Auto Repair
- Money
- Price
- Mechanic
“They were out of the item I brought up to the counter to purchase so they gave me the upgraded model for the same price as the item I selected without me even asking.”
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Rischbieter's Automotive Inc
- Work
- Honest
- Dealership
“Trusted mechanics that provide quality work at a reasonable price with integrity, not recommending work that is unnecessary just to do it (as I have experience elsewhere).”
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Nat Automotive
“This is the a place to go to have your vehicle worked on and or to purchase a vehicle finding an honest mechanic is like finding a needle in a haystack !”
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King Auto Repair
“I have patronized this place 3 times and let me explain something: The first time that I have utilized this place, I had my light bar plus my underneath lights installed.”
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I-70 Performance
“Always helpful, excellent service.”
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Big Bend Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
“They did a great job by fixing my car very quick, their service is very good and I liked their work hours because that made so easy for me to drop/pick my car off even after work.”
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C & K Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Inspection
- Price
“The only place I will take my car to they are reasonable and they are always nice best customer service and they are around the corner for me it's nice I can drop the car off and wait at home for it”
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Star 1 Auto
- Tire
- Fair
- Owner
“I'm very satisfied everytime I leave a vehicle with them they're fast reliable with great prices I haven't had a problem they couldn't fix Services Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Brak...”
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Everything Automotive
- Chevy
- Work
- Quotes
“I've had lots of bad luck with car shops and Ted and his crew here went above and beyond to help me with not only diagnostics and repairs but also explain any issues.”
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John Zeisler Automotive
- Prices
- Mechanic
“If you come in with a multitude of car issues but a limited budget, he'll outline what is critical (even if it's not the priciest or most profitable item) and what can wait, or what can be done cheaper.”
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Saint Louis Hills Auto Service
- Stars
- Money
- Honest
“Michelle & Eric are so honest -- Michelle walks me through everything & they typically tell me why I don't need to replace something/when I should expect to do that.”
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Inspection Station Only
“I had tried to get an emissions inspection at other places and was being told I'd have to wait hours, would need to make an appointment for the following week, or that I'd need to leave my car for the entire day.”
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Tee's Total Car Care Center
“Fast and great customer service”
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Sal's Auto Care & Detail
“Anyway, I had an even worse rust problem this time and if you're familiar with 2000-2006 Chevy Suburban or Tahoe, they rust along the bottom rear quarter panels and rear door areas.”
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Bayless Tire & Auto
“It's true that you might be able to find another guy to do it cheaper, but you may not have the same level of honesty and expertise going anywhere else.”
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Chambers Auto Repair
- Price
- Mechanic
“Frank Chambers is a honest hard working mechanic with fair prices and reliable work has worked on multiple vehicles for me and has only worked on one more than once showing that once he fixes it it's just that fixed”
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Boyd A-1 Auto Repair
“Good work, quick!”
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Can I use a station outside Saint Louis?
Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 24 shops here are in Saint Louis and the rest are the nearest listed, shown with their own city. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
What customers near Saint Louis say
- “A snow storm started and The Inspection Station was on my way home, I called to see if they could fit me in, they said yes.” — customer of Inspection Station Only
- “A friend told me about Inspection Station and I got there early and was in and out in under 30 minutes.” — customer of Inspection Station Only
- “Took my 1972 cutlass in for service, they did a awesome job, the staff is GREAT and give off a very positive energy, they all possess hi knowledge of everything automotive!” — customer of Everything Automotive
- “I go to everything Automotive for everything! They’re always quick and honest and fair with the pricing.” — customer of Everything Automotive
- “I-70 handled my emissions and safety inspections. Workers were friendly and had me in and out at a reasonable time.” — customer of I-70 Performance
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.