Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Union City, NJ

We have 10 stations in Union City on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 13 from towns including Jersey City (5, 4 mi), Long Island City, NY (4, 5 mi) and City of Orange (2, 10 mi).

12 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+

Data verified November 4, 2026

Westside Tire & Automotive

Westside Tire & Automotive

4.3 103 reviews
“Always amazing customer service and they do great work on all my cars.”
ASE-certified techsWalk-ins welcomeSince 1982
Jersey City, NJ · 4 mi from Union City
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Bimmer Motors Group Inc.

Bimmer Motors Group Inc.

4.8 107 reviews
“Very good experience I walked in and they took me right away, it was fast service and very professional, my car rides so much better!”
BBB A+Since 1978
Long Island City, NY · 5 mi from Union City
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Union Auto Service

Union Auto Service

4.3 42 reviews
“The business gave me a courtesy drive to school when I dropped my car with them for repairs saving me money on Uber or Lyft.”
BBB A+Since 2014
Union, NJ · 13 mi from Union City
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M & R Tire and Auto Center

M & R Tire and Auto Center

4.8 74 reviews
“Did my front rotors and pads with Alan, and again a fantastic job done for fair price”
Coupons & offersSince 1989
City of Orange, NJ · 10 mi from Union City
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Star Service Center

Star Service Center

4.9 60 reviews
“They are the best hands down”
BBB A+Since 1968
Jersey City, NJ · 4 mi from Union City
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Parkside Service Center

Parkside Service Center

4.8 79 reviews
“They're great listeners, are very kind and had great customer care, and had my car fixed up in no time.”
50+ years
Brooklyn, NY · 9 mi from Union City
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Listed for drivers in and around Union City, NJ, these 15 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: Union City, NJ

The 15 stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 2,749 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 12 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 6 of the stations on this page; 3 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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 Union City?

Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 15 shops here are in Union City 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.

RJ One Auto Repair

RJ One Auto Repair

4.8 120 reviews
“Very responsive and time efficient, and they always take the time to explain the issue with my car, send me pictures and videos of what they find, and give options for repairs when possible.”
4210 Hudson Ave
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KNR Autorepairs

KNR Autorepairs

4.9 138 reviews
“We moved to brooklyn two years ago and we still get our car towed all the way here because yes; they are that good!”
Long Island City, NY · 5 mi from Union City
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JOE G Auto Repair

JOE G Auto Repair

4.9 87 reviews
“So glad I found a good mechanic after several bad experiences in the area.”
Jersey City, NJ · 4 mi from Union City
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New York State Inspection

New York State Inspection

4.8 94 reviews
“There was no one ahead of me - only took me in as a walk-in on a Friday morning.”
Long Island City, NY · 5 mi from Union City
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Jeff's Brakes and Service Llc

Jeff's Brakes and Service Llc

4.8 54 reviews
“Expert, honest, excellent service and advice such as this is hard to come by and is greatly appreciated!!!”
City of Orange, NJ · 10 mi from Union City
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Tyson Auto Repair and Body Shop

Tyson Auto Repair and Body Shop

4.1 59 reviews
“Big thanks for Tyson repair shope for fixing my car on the same day.”
Jersey City, NJ · 4 mi from Union City
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Ultimate Auto Care

Ultimate Auto Care

4.8 67 reviews
“Been going for years and recommend to everyone - he's helped me so many times.”
Long Island City, NY · 5 mi from Union City
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J & M Auto Tech

J & M Auto Tech

4.8 42 reviews
“Great place trustworthy prices of fair”
Since 1988
610 22nd St
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D & J Auto Repair

D & J Auto Repair

4.3 36 reviews
“Perfect 👍 place for Car service .”
Jersey City, NJ · 4 mi from Union City
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Why these companies made our list

What customers say about stations near Union City

  • “I'll definitely be back soon to finish up the rest of the work on my vehicle—highly recommend Bimmer Motors Group if you're looking for honest, expert service for your BMW.” — customer of Bimmer Motors Group Inc.
  • “We’ve come to KNR for body work, state inspections, and general tune-ups—Kate and Rick always perform high quality work with very fair pricing.” — customer of KNR Autorepairs
  • “When I came back to re-test they met me in the lot, and had me in and out in 10 minutes!” — customer of Westside Tire & Automotive
  • “Courteous and fast. Went for Tesla safety inspection took no longer than 5 minutes.” — customer of New York State Inspection
  • “The facility and staff, their expertise, honesty, and their professionalism are the true definition of excellence in customer service.” — customer of Bimmer Motors Group Inc.

Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.

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