Tire Town Inc
“They do excellent work and are always able to get me in for service much sooner than my car dealership service center.”
Best 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 8 from towns including Bellefonte (2, 9 mi), Julian (1, 8 mi) and Petersburg (1, 12 mi).
1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Penn's Auto Service
“My son's car needed a new water pump and thermostat and they had everything replaced in 2 days.”
Stroup's Garage
“This is my second time taking my car here and I will say I had excellent service again.”
C G Auto Repair LLC
“Called to get my son's auto in for brake work, had a delay and had to call Chris to reschedule not once but twice, due to problems on my end, and Chris was so understanding.”
Steve's Automotive
“Great place very good price good service”
Stone Mountain Tire Service
“Very courteous and prompt, pleased with their service.”
Listed for drivers in and around State College, PA, these 10 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: State College, PA
The 10 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 809 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "communication". 1 is open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 6 of the stations on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 3 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.
Can I use a station outside State College?
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 10 shops here are in State College 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.
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.”
Rigg Rebuilders Inc II
“I don't know much about this stuff, and he took the time to explain everything to me thoroughly so I would understand.”
Jimmy's Auto & Body Shop LLC
“Outstanding work… and quick turnaround for repairs!”
Ellenbergers Garage LLC
“Tavis is a really good to deal with and a very good mechanic”
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