Mitchem Tire
“When I considered trading my car for a new one, the mechanic who looked it over complimented the fine care my car has received.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Springfield, MO
15 stations listed · 11 in Springfield · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Smart Buy Tire & Auto Repair
“Super reasonable rates and one of the only shops in Springfield I trust impeccably!”
J&S Automotive
“Jeff Sr has got the knowledge and the man, well the man is a legend!!!”
M.D. Hickman Auto & Tire
“Both times I've gone, they get my tire fixed and on the road in less than 20 minutes.”
Import Car Service
“Josh even sent me some custom photos he took of my car while it was in the shop.”
Daytona's Automotive
“Took my car in for an inspection and tail light replacement, and it was in and out in 30 minutes.”
Listed for drivers in and around Springfield, MO, 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: Springfield, MO
Of the 15 stations we list here, 11 are in Springfield itself and 4 come from Nixa (3, 9 mi) and Battlefield (1, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 3,627 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 83 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 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.
Which shops listed for Springfield test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 3 of the 15 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.
Marco Automotive
“The wait time was not bad and the mechanics were thorough when they went over pricing and when the discussing the car's issues”
Muffler City
“Only place I trust to work on my car when I can fix it myself they have always been honest about what work is needed”
Lorenz Service Center
“Mark did an awesome job on finishing the carb swap on my LT1 powered 62 nova!”
Fajardo's Auto Repair
“Jose's shop is one of those places you hope for when needing very expensive mechanic work done.”
Blattel Automotive LLC
“Great service and people who own the business are remarkable”
Are Lee Auto Repair
“I appreciate the fact they are willing to work you in if they possibly can.”
Fabbiano's Auto
“Took my boyfriends truck (Chevy) to have oil changed, inspected and I believe have a headlight put in, vehicle was ready to go when they said it would be.”
Nixa Automotive
“Knowledgeable, guarantees his work, professional and I am happy with his work.”
Steve's Automotive
“I've been taking my car and truck here for years and really appreciate their business.”
Why these companies made our list
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