M D Lillie Auto Service
“You won't go wrong, they've change their name to Adrock, but same EXCELLENT, HONEST business.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near South Bend, IN
We have 2 stations in South Bend on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Mishawaka (4, 5 mi), Niles, MI (3, 9 mi) and New Carlisle (3, 11 mi).
2 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kaley Motor Services Inc
“Best engine machine shop around been going there for years very friendly staff 👍 …”
Paul's Auto & Towing
“Time effective and pin point the underlying problem unlike most auto repair shops.”
Automotive Plus
“Automotive is the best for repair my 2002 mercedes-benz I would give them 10 stars if they had it very friendly place I would tell anyone too take their care there marty price”
K&J Automotive
“Had a few minor issues with my lift kit, but they went out of their way to get it taken care of.”
Fred's Northside Automotive
“I am very happy with the work Fred has done on my vehicles.”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, 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: South Bend, IN
The 15 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 342 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page; 1 publishes 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 South Bend?
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 15 shops here are in South Bend 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.
Garoutte's Auto & Truck Center
“Mike and his team took great care of her and went out of their way to communicate with me on the repairs.”
Newman's Automotive
“They always take care of my car needs and the mechanics are very funny and kind!”
Badger Auto Repair
“The service I receive for the fair price along with the confidence I have after a repair, can't be beat.”
Pro-Vision Automotive
“They take wonderful care of my vehicle and always work with me to lessen any stress connected with being without transportation.”
J P's Automotive & Fabrication
“I have taken my car twice now and I am very happy with the service.”
Leon D 87 Auto Shop LLC
“They diagnosed the problem and pointed me on the right direction.”
Ron's Service
“My vehicle was done in a day and half the cost of a dealership.”
The Garage
“He is quick and efficient and works with you on when you can get in.”
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