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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.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Trenton, NJ
24 stations listed · 10 in Trenton · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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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
“I highly, highly recommend 5 Star for any auto repair, I couldn't be happier & I am going to get my tires replaced by them next & I have found my place to have all of my auto repairs taken care of.”
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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!”
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.
Area overview: Trenton, NJ
Of the 24 stations we list here, 10 are in Trenton itself and 14 come from towns including Fairless Hills, PA (3, 5 mi), Philadelphia, PA (3, 25 mi) and Bristol, PA (2, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.8 to 4.9 across 2,817 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 (88%), professionalism (83%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brake repair (2), state inspection (2) and tire services (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 92 years. 1 offers financing; 4 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 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 Trenton?
8 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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USA Auto Repair
- Honest
- Knowledge
“He does not try to upsell you on stuff you don't need and is very transparent about everything.”
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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
“Super smart, can fix anything, tractor trailers, busses, cars you name it!!!”
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Dave's Auto and Truck Service
- Quality
- Inspection
- Costs
“In 24 hours of taking it to Dave's they identified that the battery was being drained by the Hands Free Bluetooth device that stopped working about a year ago, which once disconnected the battery is like brand new again & no issues with the car batte...”
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Sunset Auto Repair
“Great place, recommended”
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Lykon Automotive
- Work
- Inspection
- Tow Truck
“I would trust their team with any problem that arrives, from a basic oil change to complete engine rebuilds and extreme repairs that other shops would refuse to handle.”
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Superior Automotive & Transmission Repair Center
- Diagnose
- Tire
- Efficient
“Their team had done everything they could to help me get through this most unfortunate repair and done so with grace, speed, and reasonably priced task.”
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Auto Matters
“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
- Communication
- Inspection
- Warranty
“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
- Work
- Price
- Truck
“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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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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Bowen Carburetor
- Quality
- Prices
- Job
“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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Cartech Auto Service
- Job
- Prices
- Truck
“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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Alexander's Automotive LTD
- Pricing
- Mechanics
- Vehicle
“My wife and I have been bringing our vehicles to this location for about a year now mostly for oil changes/maintainance and are very satisifed with the level of service and professionalism!”
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Bushek Automotive Service Center Inc
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Mechanic
“I have known the guys down at Busheks Automotive for 40 years now, I don't use them very much myself anymore only because I moved away from there 15 years ago but I am still kinda' local & I do send my Daughter, Mother & Uncle there for their auto ne...”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in and near Trenton
- “Very friendly staff with good communication. No hidden costs and no recommendations for unnecessary services.” — customer of Cartech Auto Service
- “Fletcher's never fails to come through with excellent service at a reasonable price.” — customer of Fletcher's Garage Llc
- “Never have I had one complaint with their expert service of all types.” — customer of Lykon Automotive
- “Honest people. Have never tried to sell anything my car didn’t need.” — customer of Fletcher's Garage Llc
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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