Needed an emissions test without an appointment. One of the shops that tried to schedule me two weeks out suggested this place and it was everything I needed. Walked in on a Thursday afternoon, not busy, and was out of there in about 15 - 20 minutes. No extra charge for the quick service means I was able to process my plate renewal online and avoid the dreaded DMV! Highly recommended! read more

Speedemissions - Auto Repair Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I will not argue that you can get your emissions and safety inspections done without an appointment here, however it is an extremely poorly managed business. The "system" they use is archaic, writing down your name and shouting it off a list 90 minutes later, god forbid you dont hear because they will remove you from the list and you have to put your name down again. Most of the staff is fine, but they also employ a real oaf of a man who will yell at you, curse you out, and belittle you with minor insults (espe ially if he detects your english isn't "up to snuff"). Just schedule an appointment somewhere else. It's a truly awful experience. read more

The go to place for emissions testing. They are busy. Took about an hour. Better than having to drop off your car.

Came here yesterday. Waited close to 2 and half hours after being told it's about a 45 minute wait. Had to convince the front staff I only needed a ID/OD inspection for my 2022 Toyota hybrid plug in vehicle, they kept trying to convince me otherwise even after I verified with the GVIP. His response was "they are just stupid". Also charged me $24 just for ID/OD inspection, which I believe I was overcharged. Prove me otherwise. I would definitely call and confirm prices if you decide to go here otherwise they will think of a random number to charge you based on how you look. read more

This place in really rough. I went to get an ID/OD on my motorcycle and waited an hour before anyone came out to look at the signup board and get car information. While the man wall calling names he read a name incorrectly and a woman politely corrected him. He told her "whatever", she asked him again to pronounce her name correctly and he got very aggressive and yelled at her that he didn't care and that she should go somewhere else. I had to pick up my kids from school so I told the man and went to get them and came back. When I returned they told me they couldn't walk a bike into the bay and they had just not done my test. I finally moved the bike for them and they completed the work. It was cheap and the second man that performed the check was very nice. read more

No appointment needed. First come first serve at this location. I was #5 and was in and out in under an hour - once he unlocked the door and let us in, that is. The person working there is methodical and orderly. Guess he doesn't have time to be friendly or conversational. Still...it's worth going for the sheer convenience. read more

No appointment needed, first come first serve. I arrived around 12 or so on the last business day of the month, and it took about 90 minutes total. read more

Man at the front desk was beyond rude. I started filling out all of the paperwork he gave me and didn't notice the small print in the middle of the page stating "to be filled out by inspector" he asked if I could read and when I said yes, he said "well, apparently not." Don't go here...he yelled degrading comments to more than one person while I was there. read more

Y'all are crazy with these reviews. It's an emissions and safety inspection shop, not a cafe. I've been coming here for as long as I've lived in STL. These guys are always friendly and move as fast as they can. It's not their fault if you come at a busy time. read more

Got my job done same day I needed it. Other places were 3 weeks out. Yeah, I waited 2-2.5 hours, but they told me to expect as much. If you want the service done that day, this is where you go. No frills, but they get the job done. read more

Pulled in was told to sign in but it didn't matter, a car behind me pulled in, knew one of the workers and was taking in before me.

The young man at the service desk was very professional. The emissions test was fast!

Building and accommodations are a bit run down. There are always more people than chairs. They have a soda machine in the lobby. TV on loud volume to keep customers entertained while waiting. Service is always friendly, but be prepared for a 2+ hour wait. They are usually careful to take customers in the order they arrived though, which I really appreciate, but be careful to watch when you're in the lobby because they sometimes get it mixed up when they start taking the next group of people from the paper list. read more

They are rude as hell. One of the worst customer service. Instead telling you how things works they will start shouting and disrespecting you. Will never ever suggest them. No appointment needed but you will still wait for hours. Such a bad business practice. read more

Just a hole in the wall shop but all the do are safety and emissions inspections. You drive up sign your name on the clipboard and wait to be called. It may take 10mins may take 1 hour, but they will get you in. "Closes" at 4pm but they will finish everyone in the sign in sheet before they go home. Bring a book - no appointment needed - will go again. read more

New to town I found myself registering my car at the end of the month. I called most places that offered me appointments for next week. I called this place near day's end. They said that they would take me if I was willing to take my chances and wait in line. With no other chances of getting inspected that day, I got over there immediately. It was a crude but effective sign-in sheet that put you in line. Several other people were waiting around and it was easy to see people quickly being moved out as soon as their cars were done. I wanted maybe 40 minutes and was glad to do it just so I could get it done that day. These people are busy. They don't have time for niceties, but they were efficient and serious about the line-up discipline. So, I highly recommend using this place for your state-required emissions test and inspection. read more

Go here if you enjoy wasting your time. Got here at 4p, and they had a clipboard out front to put your name on and get in line. Only 5 people in front of me, I expected to wait an hour or maybe a bit more. I left frustrated after having waited for 2 hours. Having worked in the automotive industry, it doesn't take more than 15 or 20 minutes to do both safety and emissions. This place is a joke. read more

I went with 2 family members to get emissions and safety done and they failed, actually they didn't they just wanted to see why there were so many bad reviews and we found out why. They get service for the place next door. We passed and when we showed them they got mad and told us to leave, we told everyone there and they left. We are filing complaints with the state but it won't matter money rules in Misery Missouri so we decided to move back east. Good luck read more

I came here at the end of the month because I had waited too long to do my emissions test and so I couldn't get an appointment anywhere else. When I called in they told me that they didn't take reservations and that because it's the last week of the month the wait time would be anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. When I pulled up there was a clipboard and a sign saying to write your name on the clipboard and wait outside until your name is called. They only allow three people in the interior waiting area inside at any time and those are the people that are currently having their cars worked on. From the time I arrived to checking out I was there for 2 1/2 hours. I did time it on my phone stopwatch just out of curiosity. Once my name was called, my emissions test was done in 7 minutes. It cost me about $24. The inside of the waiting area was pretty grimy. But they did have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that I used to wipe down the seat I sat in and the general area. But each clean wipe I used was black with dirty when I was done with it. Gross. According to the signs, masks are required inside for all customers and the people followed the rules while I was there. However, the staff wore masks inconsistently. This is not really where I'd normally like to go, but when you're in a pinch, it's helpful. Just try to avoid going the last week of the month. read more

Speedemissions - Auto Repair Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The other reviews are spot on. The employees here are generally unhappy and gruff. However! I would be unhappy and gruff if I were treated the way they were. People were yelling at them about the wait time, about how they weren't moving fast enough, etc. With so many other places simply not doing emissions anymore, they're getting slammed day in and day out with people needing emissions & inspections. They were getting through a car about every 15 minutes, including check in, testing, and check out. Plan on waiting, but you'll at least leave with everything you need to renew your plates. I came home and it was already uploaded to the state's database and I was able to register my car online. read more

EITTIEN J. RODGERS Overcharged me 10$ I even called him out on it, he said he was doing me a favor ignored the over charge question. Scum of the earth if you ask me. read more

Rude front staff, extremely hostile and unprofessional. Prefers to yell at clients instead of politely explaining that they were not called up just yet for someone with a hearing problem. read more

TLDR: unsympathetic greedy business Came in a week ago to get my safety and emission test done with this company (first time in MO). Cost for the entire procedure is $24 for emission and $12 for safety. Failed both due to my passenger seatbelt not functioning completely for safety and O2 sensors is not detected by their machine for emission. They told me that retest is free within 20 days of failed attempt. Got an appointment with my dealership a week later to take care of all the needed fails that they told me I will need to get fixed (photos below). I showed up the same day few minutes after I got out of the dealership to get my inspection done. After an hour, they tell me I failed my emission again because of the O2 sensor. I showed them the proof of me getting everything done and they said that I need to let the car run for a bit on the new sensors for their machine to recognize it. The kick in the balls is when they said the next time I come back however, is that they will have to charge me $24 since I used up my free second try. I mean I have proof of getting everything done and if I can drive around for a few hours and come back you cannot waive the O2 sensor? There is a limit on the greed. Second and last time I will be using this store and will also let others who have been thinking about using this store to look elsewhere. read more

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Thanks for the excellent service - my first time there I learned that it's imperative to sign in on the clipboard upon arrival - a real saint Louis landmark - everyone should go at least once. read more

Terrible, poor service, slow service Poor system, manual clipboard on the door man yells out manually when it's your turn you have to sit in a hot parking lot. There's no waiting room. After 40 minutes ago, only seen two cars done and there's 10 ahead of me. read more

I appreciate this place a lot. Fist and foremost it is there for one thing which is safety and emissions. I like that they have no reason to fail people because they are not trying to upscale for services. They are cheap and in my case I need need windshield wipers but they fixed it for like 10 bucks. And he fixed another part of my car for free. I really enjoyed the service. The guy was really nice. He cracked jokes and I cracked some jokes. I really like the service. Simple and to the point. Easy to find off the road and if you don't pass there is a car x next to them so you can get them fixed. Also another thing that is great is there are up the street from a dmv. So in and out and up the street. Highly suggest this place. I recommend getting there early as possible. read more

I'm really surprised at the low reviews. I've used them for different renewal periods and they will continue to be my go to. I love that it's one stop shopping. The waiting area just looks like an old mom and pop shop area but it doesn't bother me. What do you expect?! 1st class luxury waiting area? They get you in and out, 30 minutes tops. I actually failed my inspection one time for a windshield crack that went for so long I totally looked over it and forgot it was there. When I told me I couldn't do anything but laugh at myself because it was such a blond moment. I knew there was no way I would pass with that but I was not thinking. I pasted without issue the last One I went and he told me that people get mad and calls him racist when they don't past the safety inspection. I can definitely say that they are not racist. I've experienced both ends of the spectrum and it was warranted each way. read more

The wait is extremely long. Must get there right when they open to avoid waiting four hours. Despite that, the staff was nice.

Working with the public and dealing with the customers attitudes the guys are great. The black dreadhead guy made jokes and it's good to have someone to try and brighten your day,they get you in and out as quickly as possible cause it's 1st come 1st serve and it can be a bit of a wait for that reason. read more

I was blackmailed into paying for extra fees by Ettien j Rodger please be safe even if your getting a emission test please. Dont go to them I promise just go to your dealership read more

Wish I had the opportunity to write a good review for these guys but here we go. My interaction was very brief at this establishment. I pull up at 3pm on Friday to be greeted by a gentleman with a snarky attitude that advises they are closed for the day, even though the door sign indicates there hours of operation are from 8-6pm. read more

Quick and on time. Heading back to get reinspected. Seems pricier than most but you pay for quickness.

The issue is that only one person is working. You walk up to the door, sign your name, and he goes down the list and when it's your turn he calls your name. I ended up being 10th in line on a early Wednesday afternoon. I waited 2 hrs and luckily was seen after store hours. He was a bit snarky with me when I didn't hear his question correctly, and charged me $36 for an emissions test (he said I didn't need a safety test because my vehicle is too new/not used enough. I should have spoken up about the charges, but I noticed on Missouri's Department of Revenue website that the legal maximum charge for an emissions test is $24 and $12 for a safety inspection. So you see how he ended up charging $36? I'm reporting this business to the DOR. Run away from this one! read more

I was in and out in less than 30 mins. The gentlemen that helped me was very nice and quick. There was a woman there who was a little rude, but other than that it was ok. With Covid you got to sign your name on a board outside and wait for them to call you and if there's two ppl waiting already you gotta wait in your car. I will definitely come again since they're not in the business of repairing or up selling anything so you know they're just doing what you came for originally. read more

I used to do emission inspection at Jiffylube and they told me they are not doing it anymore. I just searched this place in Google and went in the noon. in and out in 30 minutes even with 3 people ahead of me! read more

Pack your patience! I arrived on a Saturday 5 minutes after they opened and it was over an hour wait. They had one technician checking people in, answering the phone , doing the emissions tests and checking people out. They need more help! I won't come back to this establishment. read more

Wonderful local place to get admission done. It was a little busy but he was moving so fast and he was friendly

Speedemissions is a misnomer! It should be named "we can do an emission test for you in 3 and a half hours if you care to wait". On July 31, 2019, I went to the License Bureau thinking I was all set to renew my tags for my 2017 Chevy but did not have the emission test paperwork. I did an online search for emission testing and found Speedemissions. The name implies that they were fast. I drove to their location and saw that both their bays were empty so I pulled up to one. A gentleman came out and told me I couldn't park in front of the bays. I explained to him that I only needed an emission test. He told me I would have a 3 and a half hour wait. I called Azar Automotive and they worked me into their schedule and had the emission test done within an hour. Should have called them first! read more

They get you taken care as fast as is humanely possible. Don't wait til the end of the month if you expect to be in and out in 20 minutes. I always come here. Good thing is they are not a repair shop so they have no reason to call you on something that isn't defective. read more

Speedy yes. Good service? Not so much. Not very friendly. I walked in to a guy stuffing his face with a muffin and drinking a big gulp. Did he stop eating when I came in? No. Did he continue to chew up his food as he answered my questions? Yes. There was trash on the floor including cigarette butts when it cleary signed no smoking inside. Speedy but terrible service dont go here unless you are in a terrible rush. read more