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Ajello's Service Center
- Rental
“Rented a Penske truck for 1 day easy pick @ reserved time clean and fuel filled easy drop off truly satisfied”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Towson, MD
We have one station in Towson on file, and it is on this list, along with 23 from towns including Baltimore (11, 6 mi), Essex (2, 10 mi) and Ellicott City (2, 14 mi).
4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Auto Correct Car Care
“I spoke with John multiple times and asked him to level with me because we did not have the budget for everything that needed to be finished”
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Autobahn
- BMW
- Warranty
- Honest
“Even if the price is similar to a dealership, their honesty and skill will always outweigh the dealership model of "replace and charge for as much as you can get from a customer".”
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Clark Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Vehicle
- Phone
“Great place to take your car they really look out for the customer and they're good on there prices, and they do excellent work.”
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Baltimore Body Shop & Service
“When my car broke down two states away, I called BBS and they gave me some quick advice about the price I was being offered for a repair somewhere else - a few days before Christmas I might add.”
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Top Gear Auto Shop
“We took it to Top Gear to inspect (I thought it was a wheel bearing) but they drove it, looked at it on a tack for 30 minutes and took me out and showed me the CV Joints we're both bad.”
Listed for drivers in and around Towson, MD, 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: Towson, MD
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 4,918 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (75%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (7), wheel alignment (5), fleet services (4), brake repair (2) and brake repair & services (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 73 years. 7 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the stations on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 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 book a test online with shops listed for Towson?
6 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
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A1 Auto 3 Brothers Car Repair
“Thanks A1 for trying to assist me I really feel like y'all did everything you could do to help and I forgot the mechanic name but he knows who he is thanks for the heads up about the advertisement.”
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Bransfield Motor Company
“Dropped off my car, { without an appointment) got a free loaner and later the same afternoon got a call from Brian stating the car is fixed and there is no charge for the fix or for the labor.”
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Eakle's Auto Care
- Fair
- Upsell
- Oil
“From simple jobs like a battery check to more complex fixes like breaks/rotors, the team at Eakle's treats every appointment with the same professionalism, kindness, and expertise.”
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Apple Auto
- Work
- Communication
- Oil
“In addition to servicing our regular vehicles , they have worked on a number of oddball or highly modified vehicles for me as well , vehicles most places wouldn't touch , and always provided the same level of care and excellent service .”
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Welch Automotive
- Mechanics
- Money
- Honest
“They were very nice and fixed my flat very fast, but they don't take credit cards or bank cards, so I had to walk to the farm store to get money off my bank card so I can pay the bill.”
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Neubauer's Auto Repair
“Started using these folks in 2012 while looking online for a reliable auto service provider, never been disappointed with the quality of work or the price as well a s the overall demeanor and professionalism of the staff.”
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Rosedale Auto Service
“I met with Greg from Rosedale Auto for an estimate and I was extremely pleased with how honest he was - he took a look at my corrosion warranty and suggested I first submit a claim with Ford to see if it would be covered.”
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Framerite Auto Repair
“We had a taste of other auto repair shops during the time they had to close for repairs after a freak tornado that did alot of damage to their facility.”
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Federal Motors
- Tire
- Work
- Vehicle
“Called Federal Motors and not only was their estimate for the same job significantly lower, but after I brought the car in I got a call from them asking why I needed anything done to the brakes as they had about a year of life left.”
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Babcock's Service Center
“I recommend this place to everyone in this area since there are A LOT of shops that are just simply dishonest (and in my opinion the only reason they (other shops) get business is because most people don't know anything about mechanics/autos and MOST...”
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B & O Auto Repair Shop
- Job
- Tire
- Mechanic
“I love the service here I came because my car was running rough and check engine light was on they fix my car love the professional and nice pleasant shop they get the job done and the owner workwith you and prices are reasonable definitely will tel...”
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Charlie & Ray's Auto Repair
- Inspection
- The Future
- Communication
“They communicate so efficiently every step of the way and I think that communication is key when dealing with something that is valuable to a person, like their vehicle.”
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Complete Auto Repair Service Inc.
“Being said it is a little on the pricy side but u guess everything is now days (i used to get oil changed when i brought my own oil and filter for 25 prior to new ownership now it cost 40$ when I bring my own oil and filter).”
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LMT Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Oil
- Vehicle
“I recently had a battery issue with by Honda Pilot and while I was waiting for a jump, I called the shop and Eric was ordering me a new battery to have ready and waiting to replace the next day.”
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Auto Clinic
“Caton Auto not only did a great job on the repair but when I had additional issues I took it back 2 months later and Chris was EXTREMLY instrumental in getting Geico to re-open my initial claim from November and have the addtional damage repaired und...”
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Aero Motors Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Dealership
- Pay
“I had a very amazing experience with Gary who assist me with my concerns My car was completed in a timely manner with good pricing that is was fair and similar to others in the area I would highly recommend this shop for any of your needs”
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Ed's Garage
- Vehicles
- Team
- Priced
“Ed has retired now but still checks in and tinkers from time to time, and Dicky who runs the place now is just an awesome guy who really treats customers like friends and family.”
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Hawthorne Birite Garage
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Quoted me $460 for timing belt, water pump kit, routine renewal for Solara at 115k miles [ because engine destroys itself if timing belt breaks like most Japanese cars ] My son who heads maint at LG dealership said they get about $1500 for same job.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near Towson
- “Aero motors gave excellent customer service. They helped us with any issues we had with our car, even after the warranty was over.” — customer of Aero Motors Auto Repair
- “Called ahead and they squeezed me in for my motorcycle inspection, awesome people and service !” — customer of Complete Auto Repair Service Inc.
- “They got them done quickly and economically. I highly recommend this business.” — customer of Auto Correct Car Care
- “Always fast, friendly and professional. I plan to continue to use Aero motors for all my service needs.” — customer of Aero Motors Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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