Carmax, Albany
Licensed NYS inspection station (DMV facility 7121871) in Albany. License valid through Dec 2026. DMV records show 3,949 inspections here from Oct 2025 to Oct 2026, including safety and OBD II emissions, safety only and low enhanced emissions.
Inspections were recorded on Saturdays in that period.
Inspection types and vehicle classes
From DMV inspection records, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026. A type is listed when the station recorded at least 3 of them.
| Inspection type | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Safety and OBD II emissions | 3,492 |
| Safety only | 454 |
| Low enhanced emissions | 3 |
Vehicle classes: car and light truck. No motorcycle inspections were recorded. No trailer inspections were recorded.
When inspections happen
Inspections recorded by day of the week, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026. 2 were recorded after 6 pm.
| 809 | 753 | 744 | 743 | 734 | 166 | 0 |
Hours and appointments
Shop hours from the Google Maps listing, checked Nov 9, 2026. Inspection hours can be shorter.
| Monday | 11 am to 8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am to 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am to 8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am to 8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am to 8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am to 7 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Inspection hours | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Appointment or walk-in | Not listed |
| Languages | Not listed |
By DMV rule, a station that cannot inspect your vehicle promptly must give you a written appointment within eight working days. What the inspection covers.
Station facts
| DMV facility number | 7121871NYS DMV data, checked Nov 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| License status | Active, valid through December 31, 2026 NYS DMV data, checked Nov 9, 2026 |
| First licensed | January 3, 2017NYS DMV data |
| Last renewed | December 11, 2024NYS DMV data |
| Address | 1860 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 NYS DMV data |
| County | Albany County |
| Phone | (518) 452-6810 Google Maps listing, checked Nov 9, 2026 |
| Website | carmax.com Google Maps listing, checked Nov 9, 2026 |
| Business type on Google | Used car dealer, 1,566 Google reviewsGoogle Maps listing, checked Nov 9, 2026 |
| Posted inspection price | Not listed |
Official maximum inspection fees here
Albany is outside the New York metro area, so the OBD II emissions part costs at most $11. A car or light truck inspection with OBD II emissions costs at most $21.
| Inspection | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Car or light truck, safety plus OBD II emissions | $21 |
| Car or light truck, safety plus low enhanced emissions | $21 |
| Safety only (emissions-exempt vehicle) | $10 |
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Sources
- License: NYS DMV Vehicle Inspection Stations dataset, published Nov 2, 2026, checked Nov 9, 2026.
- Inspection activity: NYS DMV Vehicle Inspections records, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026.
- Phone, website, hours and business type: Google Maps listing, matched by name, address and location, checked Nov 9, 2026.
- Fees: DMV fee chart VS-77 (7/15).
- Confirm a license on the DMV facility lookup.