State inspection stations in New York City
New York City has 1,387 licensed inspection stations across the five boroughs; 261 recorded Sunday inspections in the past 12 months. The maximum for a car or light truck is $37 in every borough.
Weekend and evening inspections by borough
| Borough | Stations | Saturdays | Sundays | After 6 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 553 | 474 | 105 | 213 |
| Brooklyn | 408 | 311 | 86 | 161 |
| The Bronx | 220 | 185 | 43 | 104 |
| Staten Island | 145 | 114 | 17 | 43 |
| Manhattan | 61 | 42 | 10 | 21 |
Busiest stations by recorded inspections
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NY Punjab Auto Body Inc
3356 21st Street, Long Island City. 19,973 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety, Trailer
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US 2 Auto Service & Inspection Sta Inc
1253 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. 13,148 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
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Bay Ridge Auto Group Inc
419-421 90 St, Brooklyn. 11,560 inspections in 12 months. OBD II, Safety
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Mybear Inc
6002 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn. 10,142 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
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BMW of Manhattan Inc
555 W 57th St, New York. 10,015 inspections in 12 months. OBD II, Safety, Trailer
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Sne Auto Repairs Inc
1141 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx. 9,913 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
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BHP Service Center Inc
899 Whittier Street, Bronx. 9,553 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
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Repairguys Service Center
38-03 21st Street, Long Island City. 9,372 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
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Bobbys Auto Repair Center Inc
634 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn. 9,176 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
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Fausto Auto Repair Corp
594 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn. 8,412 inspections in 12 months. Low enhanced, OBD II, Safety
How much is a state inspection in NYC?
All five boroughs are in the New York metro area, so the OBD II emissions part costs at most $27 and the full car inspection at most $37.
| Inspection | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Car or light truck, safety plus OBD II emissions | $37 |
| Car or light truck, safety plus low enhanced emissions | $21 |
| Safety only (emissions-exempt vehicle) | $10 |
| Motorcycle | $6 |
| Trailer under 18,001 lb | $6 |
| Heavy vehicle safety | $20 |
Diesel vehicles over 8,500 lb registered in the city also need the $25 diesel emissions test. NY inspection cost by region.
License data checked Nov 9, 2026.