Best state inspection shops in Richmond
Data as of
Every shop is scored the same way from public data, out of 100 across review cadence, review sentiment, stated capabilities and years in business. How the ranking works.
Overview
| # | Shop | Neighbourhood | Known for | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Technologies | Richmond | Toyota, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz | 68 |
| 2 | Long Meadows Car Care | Richmond | ASE certified technicians, Warranty on repairs, State inspection | 63 |
| 3 | Christian Brothers Automotive Waterside | Richmond | Toyota, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz | 61 |
| 4 | Lmk Garage | Richmond | Towing, State inspection, Wheel alignment | 59 |
| 5 | Integrity Tire & Auto | Richmond | Shuttle or loaner car, ASE certified technicians, Diesel repair | 58 |
| 6 | Auto Check | Richmond | Toyota, Shuttle or loaner car, Warranty on repairs | 58 |
| 7 | Garage Guys Automotive | Richmond | Shuttle or loaner car, ASE certified technicians, Warranty on repairs | 57 |
| 8 | Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Richmond | Warranty on repairs, State inspection, Wheel alignment | 54 |
| 9 | Sun Auto Tire & Service | Richmond | ASE certified technicians, Towing, Warranty on repairs | 54 |
| 10 | Sun Auto Tire & Service | Richmond | Shuttle or loaner car, Towing, Warranty on repairs | 52 |
| 11 | Dillard's Mechanical Specialists | Richmond | State inspection, Transmission repair, Air conditioning repair | 52 |
| 12 | Car Care USA | Richmond | Towing, Warranty on repairs, State inspection | 50 |
| 13 | Apple Car Wash & Lube Center | Richmond | Shuttle or loaner car, State inspection, Oil change | 49 |
| 14 | Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Richmond | Warranty on repairs, State inspection, Wheel alignment | 49 |
| 15 | Waterside Auto Repair | Richmond | State inspection, Wheel alignment, Tire service | 49 |
| 16 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change | Richmond | State inspection, Transmission repair, Air conditioning repair | 43 |
| 17 | Katy Auto Center | Richmond | Towing, Collision repair, State inspection | 32 |
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Photo: Google #1 Auto Technologies
- Richmond
- since 2005
- 4.7 rating from 83 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 11/25Review sentiment 14/25Capabilities 18/25Years of experience 25/25Total 68/100 -
#2 Long Meadows Car Care
- Richmond
- since 1989
- 4.5 rating from 189 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 12/25Review sentiment 13/25Capabilities 13/25Years of experience 25/25Total 63/100 -
Photo: Google #3 Christian Brothers Automotive Waterside
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.7 rating from 1271 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 15/25Capabilities 21/25Years of experience 0/25Total 61/100 -
Photo: Google #4 Lmk Garage
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2025
- 5.0 rating from 135 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 21/25Capabilities 11/25Years of experience 2/25Total 59/100 -
Photo: Google #5 Integrity Tire & Auto
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.8 rating from 679 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 19/25Capabilities 14/25Years of experience 0/25Total 58/100 -
#6 Auto Check
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2025
- 4.7 rating from 236 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 19/25Capabilities 14/25Years of experience 0/25Total 58/100 -
Photo: Google #7 Garage Guys Automotive
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.8 rating from 1080 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 18/25Capabilities 14/25Years of experience 0/25Total 57/100 -
Photo: Google #8 Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.8 rating from 1160 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 19/25Capabilities 10/25Years of experience 0/25Total 54/100 -
Photo: Google #9 Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.7 rating from 447 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 15/25Capabilities 14/25Years of experience 0/25Total 54/100 -
#10 Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.7 rating from 609 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 13/25Capabilities 14/25Years of experience 0/25Total 52/100 -
#11 Dillard's Mechanical Specialists
- Richmond
- since 1985
- 4.6 rating from 90 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 6/25Review sentiment 13/25Capabilities 8/25Years of experience 25/25Total 52/100 -
Photo: Google #12 Car Care USA
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2021
- 4.8 rating from 337 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 11/25Review sentiment 16/25Capabilities 13/25Years of experience 10/25Total 50/100 -
#13 Apple Car Wash & Lube Center
- Richmond
- since 2016
- 4.2 rating from 1194 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 24/25Review sentiment 6/25Capabilities 4/25Years of experience 15/25Total 49/100 -
Photo: Google #14 Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.8 rating from 692 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 14/25Capabilities 10/25Years of experience 0/25Total 49/100 -
#15 Waterside Auto Repair
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.2 rating from 428 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 14/25Capabilities 10/25Years of experience 0/25Total 49/100 -
Photo: Google #16 Valvoline Instant Oil Change
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2026
- 4.7 rating from 983 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 25/25Review sentiment 13/25Capabilities 5/25Years of experience 0/25Total 43/100 -
Photo: Google #17 Katy Auto Center
- Richmond
- reviewed since at least 2021
- 4.5 rating from 172 reviews
Score breakdown
Review cadence 9/25Review sentiment 6/25Capabilities 9/25Years of experience 8/25Total 32/100
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Questions
- Which state inspection shop in Richmond ranks highest?
- Auto Technologies, with a score of 68 out of 100.
- Which state inspection shop in Richmond has the most reviews in the last 12 months?
- Christian Brothers Automotive Waterside, with 80+ reviews in the last 12 months.
- Which state inspection shop in Richmond has the highest Google rating?
- Lmk Garage, rated 5.0 from 135 reviews.
- Which state inspection shop in Richmond has been open the longest?
- Dillard's Mechanical Specialists, founded in 1985, going by the year it states itself.
- How many shops does this ranking include?
- 17 shops, each scored out of 100 on review cadence, review sentiment, stated capabilities and years of experience.