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Tire Town Inc
“It's a pretty long story, but these guys took very very good care of me with a new set of tires in an inopportune time for me and my son on a trip to Ohio.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near State College, PA
We have 2 stations in State College on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Philipsburg (3, 21 mi), Bellefonte (2, 9 mi) and Lewistown (2, 20 mi).
5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Penn's Auto Service
- Communication
- Price
- College
“I have had many terrible experiences when visiting other local garages for a state inspection, but this year I used Penn's Auto Service, and it was such a positive experience that I will definitely return.”
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Stroup's Garage
- Work
- Vehicle
- Company
“They always give my vehicle a thorough inspection and will point out any issues that need to be addressed immediately or whether it is something to keep in mind that may need attention in the future.”
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C G Auto Repair LLC
- Fair
- Prices
- Brake
“As a feminine presenting person I always find it difficult unfortunately when going to auto shops and being met with rudeness or prices higher than normal…not here however.”
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L W Hose Repair-Auto Sales
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Auto emissions testing, Air conditioning, Vehicle saf...”
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Steve's Automotive
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
- Price
“Great overall”
Area overview: State College, PA
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,273 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 5 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around State College, PA, 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.
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Stone Mountain Tire Service
- Prices
- Truck
“Dan came to my house with a battery pack to take my car to his shop, fixed the alternator, worked well with Easy Care for payment per the warranty, and also put new summer tires on for me.”
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Glenny's Garage
“Pat and Ethan are great to work with, if you need your vehicle by a certain time they do their best to get it finished for you.”
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Rigg Rebuilders Inc II
- Price
- Vehicle
“Was very happy with their attitude and customer service.”
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B & D Auto Repair
“Barry is willing to work with you're schedule meaning if he says 10:00 AM he is ready to begin at 10:00 AM, also if he gives you a price for a repair he sticks to that price!”
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Jimmy's Auto & Body Shop LLC
“Outstanding work… and quick turnaround for repairs!”
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Ellenbergers Garage LLC
“He's one of my favorite customers very nice man to do business with.”
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Peachey Auto Repair
“We were very pleased with this company with their knowledge and expertise in evaluating our vehicles.”
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Mayhue's Garage
- Price
- Mechanics
- Vehicles
“The people are great The service is great They are very good to talk to and deal with Very fair with prices Excellent work They will take care of your car problems Denny Altoona”
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Junior's Garage
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- Mechanic
- Job
“Honest, great mechanic.”
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Brubaker's Auto Services & Notary
- Price
- Vehicle
- Title
“Good people, great service”
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Long Motor Buses
- Test
- Car
“Great people”
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McAndrus Motors
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Money
“Cody and his help are very knowledgeable 30s first mechanic I have ever felt comfortable around with his knowledge and he's not out the still money like some mechanics do telling you there's more stuff wrong with your vehicle than they're actually i...”
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Rebel Towing and Services LLC 24/7
- Company
“Yesterday coming home from a trip out to Michigan my tire blew and the gentleman from this company came out as quick as possible and replaced my tire for me.”
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Scaife's Automotive
“Workers were very kind and helpful, they had exactly what I needed, they have a really nice show room and a wide selection of just about anything you would ever need either just for at home or for a commercial business.”
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B&D Auto Repair Shop
- Prices
- Work
- Gentleman
“Always great service”
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Baker's Garage
- Prices
“Very fair prices and really good work!!”
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Brown's Automotive Service and Repair
“The owner is very professional”
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Millers CAR Care Center
“Millers Car Care was great, Don was very through when explaining what was done to my vehicle.”
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Which shops listed for State College test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 5 of the 24 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.
What customers say about stations near State College
- “Very woman friendly and did not do work on my car before I could approve.” — customer of Penn's Auto Service
- “I appreciate the integrity of this shop. They help you focus on the bigger picture, which often saves money in the long run.” — customer of Stroup's Garage
- “Went here for the very first time to get my state inspection done.” — customer of C G Auto Repair LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.