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Bob Hope's Auto Repair
“Just left there, got my car inspected, they fit me in last minute, charge half the price of everyone around, I was in and out in 20 minutes, and great customer service.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Trenton, NJ
24 stations listed · 10 in Trenton · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Larkin's Service Center
- Dollars
- Prices
- Morning
“There was a time where I had an issue with my car tire and the dealer wanted me to replace the tire (for $150) but when i spoke to Steve he told me the tire can be pluged and i only paid about $30.”
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H & R Auto Repair
“Was getting my tire done when a woman came in frantic and saying that her son who was in the car in tears was taking his drivers test when they informed her that he could not proceed Bc of a break light being out , however they told her if she could ...”
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5 Star Auto Shop
- Tire
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Honest work and black owned Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning”
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J M Autotech Inc
- Owner
“He's possibly the area's best guy to troubleshoot strange electrical or electronic problems.”
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SMJ Auto Repair
- Price
“Very price conscious, extremely knowledgeable, quick in performing any jobs, and I have to say that what literally shocked me the most, they are capable of swapping an engine from any vehicle in one single day!”
Area overview: Trenton, NJ
Of the 24 stations we list here, 10 are in Trenton itself and 14 come from towns including Fairless Hills (4, 5 mi), Philadelphia (3, 25 mi) and Bristol (2, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.8 to 4.9 across 2,777 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (87%), professionalism (86%) and punctuality (83%). 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), oil change (2), state inspection (2) and tire services (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 89 years. 3 give free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 15 of the stations on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 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.
Data verified October 6, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Trenton, NJ, 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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USA Auto Repair
- Honest
- Knowledge
“Recently I had gone to Costco to get new tires and little did I know they had not installed them properly and the wheel was loose; hence why I took it here.”
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Morr Automotive LLC
“What you don't know, they would show you teach you and help you understand your car better than anybody else 🙏🏽 …”
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R & J Garage
“Very quick, very honest, and didn't attempt to mislead my fiance into paying for additional repairs that weren't necessary.”
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Super Tires and Mufflers
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Rodriguezautoservices Center
“Amazing job fellas Services Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Auto brake repair, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Motorworks
- Honest
- Price
- Secretary
“Services Exhaust, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto exhaust system replacement, Wheel alignment, A/C installation & repair, Auto maintenance, Oil change”
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Dave's Auto and Truck Service
Fleet Repair, Auto A/C Repair, Suspension Repair
“Services Tires, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Oil change”
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Sunset Auto Repair
“Great place, recommended”
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Universal Tire Auto
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Driving
“The people who work there are very nice, and though I suspect they gave me a special (much-appreciated) discount because of the referral and because I work for a non-profit, their everyday prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely be back for...”
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Lykon Automotive
Diagnostic Services, Jasper Engines, Transmission Service & Repair
“They are courteous, punctual, and if you've never been inside to wait for your car, they have a an awesome cozy spot to sit w/ free beverages, magazines and a bathroom.”
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Superior Automotive & Transmission Repair Center
Tires, Tire Wizard
“Always professional and prices are very honest and fair Services Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Oil change”
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Auto Matters
Automotive Q & A, Schedule My Service, Pennsylvania State Safety & Emissions Inspection
“Friendly, knowledgeable, cost effective, this is the place, I have been going to auto matters 2 years now, I have not been dissatisfied with any of their work, from oil changes, inspections and engine work”
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Carlson's Alignment Service
- Family Owned Business
- Prices
- Job
“I will skip all the efforts we went through to get this resolved but at the end we would like to mention the EXCELLENT recommendation we received from John Nance at Perruzzi Buick GMC as well as a TOP NOTCH SUPER SUPER SERVICE from Carlson's Alignmen...”
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Frank's Servicenter
Engine Diagnostics, Towing, Auto Repair
“Great shop, these guys look at everything on your vehicle as a whole, not replacing out just one piece but making sure you are good to go , Brendon is super nice and he is very knowledgeable on what your vehicle needs, if you want to keep your car or...”
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Fletcher's Garage Llc
Tire Service, Routine Maintenance, Heating & Cooling Service
“They are the definition of the only mechanic that is honest there has been several occasions where I thought it could've been something very expensive, but they were honest and fixed my car for minimal cost where other mechanics have charged me for m...”
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Bowen Carburetor
, Friendly Expert Technician, No-Hassle, Upfront Pricing
“In the past 3 years my neighbor a marine tech and I has referred them to approximately a dozen people so far the carburetors all come back perfectly rebuilt with the usual Minor adjustments for that particular motor.”
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USA Auto Repair
- Job
- Price
- Team
“Great customer service very honest i went in for what i thought it would be a clutch/transmission related problem expecting it to be 100s of dollars and they find out that it was a very small easy to fix problem and fixed it for me in the spot I HIGH...”
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Cartech Auto Service
Oil Change, Cv Axles and Much More, Engine Repair
“It's not often when you know that ALL mechanics usually need to put eyes and hands on a potential automotive problem but this guy was more than willing to sit and listen to me explain my issue with patience and true intent to learn more.”
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Can I book a test online in Trenton?
3 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.