Great location and really easy in and out. You do not have to get out of your car. I came on a…read moreSaturday around noon and there were maybe 4 or 5 cars in front of me, and I was in and out in no time. The gentleman was friendly and professional, and funny. He likes to joke :-) Exact cash or credit card accepted $25. Check the Dekra website for a coupon too.

Yelp led me to this Dekra location for my latest emissions inspection. The reviews are polarized --…read morea bunch of five-star reviews and a few one and two-star reviews. My three-star rating is because I waited almost 1.5 hours to get my emissions checked here. That's by far the longest I've waited at any emissions place over the last ~25 years. I came here because the place I'd been going to in recent years was temporarily closed. I pulled up to the lot at 2:18pm on an ordinary Thursday. The time printed on my report was 3:39pm. When I pulled up, there were nine cars ahead of me. The cars were packed in and the tail end of my car (just a little bit) was sticking out onto Collier Rd. It wasn't clear where else go to because the Goodwill next door doesn't want Dekra customers in their lot. The guy in the SUV ahead of me got tired of waiting and left. A woman in an SUV behind me looked agitated and annoyed with the wait. If you come here, be prepared to wait. Hopefully, you'll get lucky like some of the other Yelpers here. This is a one-man shop. I was seen by the manager "Mr. Ben" Benjamin Floyd, who's mentioned in many of the reviews. I believe it's just him and one other inspector who works at this location. Mr. Ben is a personality. He's a talker and we hit it off immediately, joking around and shooting the breeze. I could tell he did the same with others ahead of me, because some of their faces lit up, as well as with others who left reviews (hence all the five-star ratings). He runs a tight ship and isn't afraid to put people in their place if they give him a hard time. He is trying to get cars through as fast as he can, but this location is very busy. This is a tiny place. I saw Mr. Ben had a deal where he'll do your emissions test ($25) and install two Rain-X wiper blades for $65. On-site is a porta-john and a quick hand carwash. I saw two small ladies working the carwash on the other side of the emissions testing structure. Visit this link for coupons (e.g., $4 off your next emissions test): https://www.dekra.us/en/ga-offers/ Dekra started in Germany in 1925, then known as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein (German Motor Vehicle Inspection Association). The "Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug" is where "DEKRA" comes from. Read their Wiki for some interesting history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekra I had time since I was waiting in line. At the time of writing this review, Dekra has 20 inspection stations in Georgia, all in metro Atlanta: https://www.dekra.us/en/georgia/georgia-inspection-stations/ Mr. Ben told me wait times are much better if you come first thing in the morning: 8am, Monday-Friday and 9am, Saturday-Sunday. He told me this Dekra location was experiencing an unusually higher demand than normal at the time.

Who knew I'd be reviewing an emissions testing center?…read more Anyways, here I am. $21 with coupon, $25 without. Short wait, uninspired emissions clerk, and a sense of danger roaming around this Buckhead location. The price seems too high for what they do, but who am I to judge. You come for the test, not the customer service !

Fast, easy experience! Leonard was efficient and kind. I paid $25 for my emmissions test. Will be…read moreback again!

Ahmed helped me today and he was great!! Super kid and knowledge- super quick and efficient. Took 5…read moreminutes, max!! 25$ and in & out!!

Quick and easy! No appointment made and no haggling. I enjoyed my test. If you need to get your…read morecars emissions tested swing on by!

I was looking for a place near my home to get my car's emissions inspected. I found Star Emission…read moreon Yelp, saw its high ratings, and decided to give this place a try. They didn't let me down. I pulled into the garage around 3:40pm on a Tuesday and was out with a passed test result about 10 minutes later, maybe less. The cost was $25, the standard emissions inspection fee in Georgia. I got lucky. When I arrived, there were no other customers. I drove right into the testing bay. They only have one bay so you'll have to wait if there's already a car getting tested. A line quickly built up behind me. By the time I left, there were three cars waiting. This place isn't much to look at, but what emissions testing place is? It's located behind the QuikTrip on Howell Mill Road. Star Emission has been around long before the QT here. The first Yelp review for this place was written by old Yelp Atlanta Community Manager Kathleen M on July 1, 2009. The Howell Mill QT opened in March 2018. There's a small seating area inside the garage, along the wall, if you want to sit and wait. During my visit, there was a table with magazines (People Magazine, IIRC) and a container of peppermint candies. Opposite the seating area was a TV (Judge Judy was on) and a bulletin board with the shop and its workers' certificates from the State of Georgia. The official name of this business is "Star Emission Service LLC" and the station ID number is GA102115. Certified Emission Inspector Patrick tested my car. He was friendly and polite. Great customer service. We found out that we're both from North Carolina. I had actually driven directly from Chapel Hill to Star Emission - about a six-hour drive - which is how the conversation got started. Patrick taught me something new. He told me I could go across the street to Kroger to renew my car's registration and get a new tag sticker. All I needed was my driver's license and a credit/debit card. There's an official Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Georgia Tag Kiosk inside Kroger, next to the pharmacy. How long have these MVD kiosks been around? In previous years, I'd renew online. And before then, I'd renew via snail mail. The Georgia Tag Kiosk was fast and convenient. Digression: I've lived in this part of Atlanta since 2000, but my first visit to Star Emission wasn't until this year, 2022. The reason is due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. I used to get my emissions checked near where I worked (Marietta, Cobb County). Working-from-home had me looking for a closer spot and that's how I came to Star Emission. Thank you, Patrick and Star Emission.

Love this place! Heads Up: it MOVED around the corner to 1708 Howell Mill Rd. across from Ace…read moreHardware in the Pawn Shop parking lot. So quick and friendly, cheap and easy. Love it! I always go here and I love that it's so close to the Kroger, and it's rarely busy, so you can just head over there and get your sticker. It's awesome. The guy is friendly and chill and it's $25.

Cheap at $15! This is the cheapest that I have seen with good ratings. There's a cash and credit…read moreprice so make sure you bring some cash. The gal doing the admissions was super friendly and super peppy. The actual emissions process was super quick and under 5 mins.

Needed to renew my tag, and used their site in East Cobb. Very easy drive through. I have used them…read moresince they built it!

Super convenient location living in Reynoldstown. Pull in and the attendant told me exactly what to…read moredo. It's my daughter's car as I've never needed one so I had no clue when to turn off/on, etc. he even told me about the glenwood Kroger kiosk (which I knew about)... that was a kind gesture. No up charge. Just $25 (paid cash, he made change.

They're open on weekends which is why I chose to go here. It is a black woman owned business. The…read moreentrance is on the left side of the building through the alley. They fix uhauls, tires, mufflers, patch and emissions. She was quick and pulled up everything confidently. I didn't have to step outside my car on a rainy weekend so that was perfect. The emission is $20 and good value. I recommend MDJ emissions!

I used to go to other Emissions Testing places in the city. This has been my go-to for the last…read moreseveral years. Quick and professional. Usually there is no wait. Sometimes there may be a car ahead of you. Have never waited more than 5 minutes for my turn/test. $25 + a $1.00 fee if you pay by credit/debit card.

This is still my preferred location for my annual smog. Excellent service, quick and very…read moreefficient. Total is $25, there is a $0.96 non-cash charge. It's a convenient location, right off of North Ave and Highland in the gas station plaza. There's a small outdoor waiting area, a small bench with an umbrella for shade.

So nice and explained everything to me!! Got my first car since moving to Georgia and didn't…read moreunderstand emissions, Mr Carlos was very welcoming! I shall return for my next emissions!

This is the cleanest testing establishment I've ever been to. The gentleman was very polite and…read moreeverything was was quick and easy. The $5 Yelp check-in discount was a very nice surprise too. I shall return.

Very courteous, quick and professional I absolutely recommend them for your annual emissions testread more

Honestly the BEST emissions place I have ever been to. Looks a lil shady, but dude knows his…read morebusiness and will work with you. Great advice and quick service. Don't miss your blessing!