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MTI Service Center (Valparaiso)
“It turned into a whole day job so Matt worked to get my daughter and I a ride home, then checked back in with me after leaving to make sure everything is working well.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Valparaiso, IN
24 stations listed · 5 in Valparaiso · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Certified Auto and Transmission
“Pete dres and the guys at certified transmission and certified collision are some of the best guys when it comes to vehicle repairs of all kinds of you need work done on your car in the northwest Indiana area give them a call you won't be disappointe...”
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Gill's Auto Repair Inc- Valparaiso
- Integrity
- Mechanics
- Fair
“Due to a scheduling issue, I took my van to Honda in Merrillville to get a diagnostic done and after charging $155 for the diagnostic, they came back saying that there was 6k worth of work that needed to be done.”
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Valpo Auto & Transmission
- Wheel
- Cvt Transmission
- Running
“I had an excellent experience with Bill, the tow man, he was outstanding from start to finish-courteous and professional both when he picked up and dropped my car off.”
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The Auto Shop
- Honest
- Quality
- Vehicles
“They showed me the difference between a wet leak and a dry leak, and showed me a broken power steering that had been replaced in a different car with cost estimates.”
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Miller Brakes and Mufflers
“When I first arrived they were very helpful they repaired my car in timely fashion also they cleaned and waxed my car it looked like a brand new car when I picked it up and drove like it.”
Listed for drivers in and around Valparaiso, IN, 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: Valparaiso, IN
Of the 24 stations we list here, 5 are in Valparaiso itself and 19 come from towns including Gary (4, 17 mi), Lake Station (3, 12 mi) and Michigan City (3, 17 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,999 reviews; 14 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 (94%), quality (84%) and value (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair", "honest" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 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 use a station outside Valparaiso?
Inside your own state, yes. 5 of the 24 shops here are in Valparaiso 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.
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Reeder's Auto Service Center
“They were thorough, friendly, and had superb communication between each other and all worked well as a team to get us in and out in a speedy but efficient manner!”
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H & R Mobile Repair Services
- Honest
- Prices
- Vehicles
“Always has good experiences beside the last time had a issue with our tires after getting it back but we took it right back and he stayed after a hour to fix it,sadly same day the girl at the desk was just SO RUDE like really rude and we never had a ...”
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Dave's Garage
- Radiator
- Mechanics
- Trip
“I woke up this morning and decided my trip from Tennessee wasn't exciting enough so I decided to lose my key in lake Michigan 🤣😴 I called 3 places that popped up and 3rd time was a charm!”
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Fine Tune Auto Service
- Photos
- Warranty
- Codes
“Frank was able to get me in the next day right before the holiday and get me a quote after calling over 10 other shops Very professional and answers ever question and call.”
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Wallen Auto
- Money
- Tires
- Communication
“Super knowledgeable and also friendly!”
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US Highway 6 Tire & Auto
- Tow
- Fair
- Vehicle
“He had good prices and was very helpful when telling me what I would need to do to maintain my car and keep it in good shape for driving in the winter.”
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Marc's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Fair
- Truck
“Mark and Tanner are two of the best mechanics in Merrillville the shop is located in a secluded area which does not drum up a plot of business but they are excellent mechanics the price is always reasonable and pricing love this place move from Illin...”
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Hickman's Service
- Honest
- Flat Tire
- Service
“Second, I can promise you if someone quotes over the phone and then after looking at the car finds that it requires less work than was quoted they are not going to change the quote.”
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JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair
- Honest
- Price
- Tires
“Amazing service Santos is very wise on prices if I wouldn't of found this place I'd still be going to an overpriced auto repair my car feels so nice now very kind to”
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Chicho's Mufflers & Brakes
- Vehicle
- School
- Price
“There was a slight language barrier but it didn't detract from the experience at all, as far as I could tell, only the receptionist at the front counter and 1 of the mechanics in the shop spoke english, but like I said, it didn't bother me one bit.”
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J and S Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Vehicles
“John and his crew were very professional they worked on my duramax diesel got it up and running when no one else could will use them from now on thank you J and S auto”
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Perez & Checkered Flag Imports & Auto Repair Llc.
“I've only purchased parts but have spoke to people getting service and they all said the same thing "great service & less expensive than the dealership".”
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Chesterton Auto Repair Specialties and Gaston's Towing
- Tire
- Oil
- Vehicle
“Example: We were on the way to Florida and had some electrical issues and Deano saw us right away and fixed our issues so we could not miss our vacation.”
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Quality Brake & Muffler
- Price
“Great customer service.”
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Novak's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Tire
- Gem
“I was buying a car out of state in South bend, and needed to get a pre purchase inspection done and these guys here were able to provide me with excellent customer service even with the difficulties of me being out of state at the time due to my situ...”
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Dave Womack Auto Repair & Services
“Glenn went above and beyond for me several times through a difficult process of finding out a vehicle was totaled to buying a lemon and getting that one up to par.”
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Off Broadway Services Inc
- Vehicle
- Price
- Mechanic
“My check engine light did come back on immediately after leaving, but he even opened on a Saturday (which I was told they normally don't do) just to fix my car.”
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Omega Auto Repair
“Best repair shop they did my oil housing unit got my engine light out n I pass the inspection test DMV here I come CHRYSLER 300 BABY EGG SHELL WHITE.”
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