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M D Lillie Auto Service
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- Work
- Price
“I don't know if they reference files or if they have it all in their head, but they know my vehicle history as well as my doctor knows my medical history.”
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 22 from towns including Elkhart (5, 16 mi), Mishawaka (4, 5 mi) and Niles, MI (3, 9 mi).
6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Kaley Motor Services Inc
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“Wow--our first encounter was above expectations and thanks for the quick turn around time--Looks like we've found our new home for engine machine services.”
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Glen's Tire
“Always great service, highly recommend!”
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Qualified Auto Service
- Truck
- Conversation
- Mechanic
“After trying few chain car service repair shops and the dealership in town, I was told that neither could get it done (at all or at least not in a couple of days).”
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Paul's Auto & Towing
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“They replaced my thermostat in my car for heat, but that wasn't the problem so they cleared a vapor lock by my heating core which fixed the problem, No Charge, I have been there many times with my 2 vehicles, and their prices are reasonable, They Nev...”
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Automotive Plus
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“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”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, these 24 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 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,162 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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 24 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.
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Oakland Auto Tec
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“They are very reasonable and do repairs fairly quickly compared to other places I've been to and will definitely go back to them if I have any vehicle maintenance needs”
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K&J Automotive
- Vehicle
- Brakes
- Oil
“Good place”
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Fred's Northside Automotive
“Fred is a wonderful mechanic does a very good job for a fair price and his loyal to all of his customers couldn't ask for a nicer guy or a better mechanic”
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Garoutte's Auto & Truck Center
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- Communication
- Vehicle
“The owner Mike is a great guy he's straight forward and lets you know what's going on before he does anything to your vehicle and he lets you know that something is going to need repaired or replaced in the near future and that it can wait.......”
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Newman's Automotive
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- Price
“I ended up having more work done and he kept the cost as low as possible.”
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Badger Auto Repair
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“My family take all our vehicles here.”
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Pro-Vision Automotive
“Whether it's high performance or just getting your engine worked on.”
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J P's Automotive & Fabrication
“Jp good guy”
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Leon D 87 Auto Shop LLC
“Found exactly what the problems was after spending $$$$ at other shops in Elkhart who totally doesn't know what there doing.”
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Rico's Auto Services and Snow Plowing LLC
“Great got here fast and did a good job for a low price”
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Ron's Service
“Most AWESOME and HONEST service you will ever find.”
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Peel's Automotive
“Good honest mechanic”
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The Garage
- Mechanic
- Price
“You won't regret it”
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US 31-33 Auto
“Awesome cs”
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Byrons Car Care
“Overview: These guys know what they are doing, explain everything well in a friendly manner, and get the job done efficiently without wasting your time or money.”
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Jairo's Auto Repair Specialist
“I was looking to buy a car from a private party, and because of the high miles on the car, I thought it prudent to have an inspection done before making my final decision.”
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North Side Service Center
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- Job
- Vehicle
“This repair shop takes care of business and I appreciate being able to have them help me with the needs of my vehicle thank you so much northside will see you soon!”
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Den-Mar Automotive
- Hose
- Future
- Work
“Loaded and moving to Georgia from NW Indiana and stopped at Walmart In Plymouth to get gas only to discover what we thought was an oil leak and water leak.”
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