MARYLAND STATE INSPECTION AND AUTO REPAIR Federal Hill in
Old Baltimore (MD)

Great costumer services and got my inspection done

They don't take appointments for inspections, even if you call ahead of time and ask, and when you ask for an estimate on how long something will take, they are extremely vague. When I called to set up a re-inspection appointment, I was told it "wouldn't take long". It took them 2ish hours to re-inspect the car. Upon initial inspection, I wasn't given a quote and was told I would be given one on Monday. I was never called and had to call back three times to just get a quote on repairs, and then was severely over-quoted. Additionally, they left my engine cover under the hood detached and just sitting there after my first inspection. After re-inspection, my car started making popping noises on sharp turns--which only became an issue after I left my car with them. I am planning to take the care elsewhere to identify any damage they may have done to the suspension system and report the station to the MVA. Staff is rude, unprofessional, and slow. Literally take your car anywhere else to get it inspected--this place is a huge waste of time and money. They will over-quote you on repairs if they think that you won't question the price.

Brought my car in for an inspection and failed for tinted headlights (understandable). Picked my car back up with a flat tire and when I brought it up to Mr. Ghauri’s attention he was very defensive and I come to find out they cracked my rim somehow, he kept making excuses and eventually I decided to leave rather than waste my time there, terrible experience and customer service, wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone!

10/10 experience. Dealing with MVA stuff is so tedious and time consuming. I’m so glad I went here for my Maryland state inspection and tag/ title needs. The owner handled everything correctly, efficiently, and professionally. Will definitely return in the future!

They do a wonderful job great prices I wouldn’t trust anyone else to fix my car just dropped my car off at 9am for a serious issue my check engine was blanking and my car was shaking , I dropped it off at 9am and they fixed it before 10:30am . Not to mention I couldn’t tell them what was wrong and hey figured it out that fast and fixed it right away ! I been going here since 2018 and refuse to go anywhere else the prices are great and the mechanic are reliable .

Love taking my car there, they are on point and very reasonable. Mechanics are very pleasant. But recently had a bad experience there. Think I have to find new auto repair shop. After reading another review now what I feel about incident was correct, someone replaced my cooper tire with another and the sensor on that tire had my sensor light to go off. I was a good customer since my inspection there and had all my repairs done there. If you can't stay and watch your car don't leave it by itself. I had a problem with my car and I just didn't want any other hands on at. So I took it back and was glad I did. Mechanic was very nice and again made me feel comfortable. Thanks very much

DON"T NOT go to this business for a Maryland State Vehicle Inspection. They charge $150. Also I feel they are in collaboration with the other inspection business on Hanover @ 1024. 1024 charges $175. They both keep the price high so you have no other choices. Other inspection places in Canton and surrounding areas charge $75, Truck/SUV $90. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.

The guys working here are professional and well mannered. Greeted me as soon as I walked up and asked what I needed. Kept me updated and informed on what was happening and gave me an accurate time frame. They saw me waiting for my car outside and brought me out a chair without asking. Good service and people! If you want a good mechanic shop in the area this is it!

I had tried a few different auto shops around the city to see if they would take a walk-in for a MD state inspection, and after many failed attempts and lots of frustration I called Zain. Right away, Zain assured me he would take care of me and fit me in before the end of the day, even on short notice. This was crucial and extremely relieving after the frustration I had in the morning with not being able to find anywhere else. When I arrived, Zain and his team greeted me right away and were thankful I had chosen them! They kept me updated on the timeline, gave me a call to let me know some findings they had, and quickly took care of the minor repairs and of course MD state inspection (I think Sean was who made the repairs). They finished up even a few hours before they had promised, and were nothing but kind, respectful, honest, and helpful throughout the process! I can't thank them enough, and certainly would recommend them to anyone (especially those living in Baltimore City).

I called the station and asked if I could get a Maryland State Inspection and Synthetic Oil Change. I was informed sure, bring it in. Upon arriving I filled out the form and began to wait. The inspector/Zain Ghauri felt is was more important for him to wax his Lexus, polishing the sides and hood while I waited 35 minutes for him to finish, then walk into the bays for an additional 10 minutes fiddling around. I was about to leave when he said he was ready to pull my vehicle in. 2022 Hyundai Kona. I had arrived at 810am and departed at 1015..... Mr. Ghauri could not find anything to fail my vehicle for except my front right tire which should not have failed the inspection. A different gentleman brought me my bill $197.38 which I felt was most definitely overcharged, and was informed that they could have a tire and install it by 3pm for approximately $130.?? I went to a different Maryland Inspection Station to get their opinion on the tire that failed and was informed that it was cosmetic, no treads or bubbles were shown or exposed and the tire should NOT have failed. I then went to a used tire shop and they also said the tire was in good shape and that it again was only cosmetic and should NOT have failed. Afterwards, I returned to have the tire reinspected which is a quick visual check since the cosmetic issue was on the outside wall of the tire, but of course... Mr. Ghauri had me waiting again as he said he had to put my vehicle on the lift.... which was not necessary at all. After waiting exactly 47 minutes, Mr. Ghauri came out of the bay, asked me if the replaced tire was new or used, I informed him that it was used, he asked me what the milage on my vehicle was, glanced down at the tire, walked back into the bay then came out with the passing Inspection report. I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone and will NEVER return. Mr. Ghauri is arrogant and could care less about customers or their time. It's all about him and his self righteousness having the customer wait on him until he feels good and ready to do his job, I'm assuming he was upset because I didn't buy a unnecessary tire from him when he failed my Inspection. I'll definitely be informing a Baltimore State Police Officer/State Vehicle Inspector of what happened here so they can investigate mine and previous inspections as I am full aware that they can and will revoke licenses. If Mr. Ghauri had just begun my Inspection instead of me having to call him out about having me wait while he polished his Lexus, pass my Inspection as he should have instead of being petty, all this could have been avoided and this company would have received an awesome review.

Zain was super helpful in getting me from out of state tags and title to in state. He was super communicative through the whole process and got it done quick, painlessly, and efficiently. Got me a great deal on top of it all! Could not recommend higher.

I got my state inspection done here in December! Passionate about doing the the job right! Good service. Since then my four cars in the family have gotten oil changes! It's hard to find honest mechanics.

Love this place. I found them on google because I waited last minute to get an inspection. They were able to do the inspection same day and take care of registration renewal and charged a good price. Good people highly recommend.

Dropped my 2013 Audi off today for the MD state inspection. They took good care of the car and it was ready in just over 2 hours. Fully inspected & passed. Quick and easy!

I have a 2010 Mercedes ML350. I dropped my car off around 10am to be inspected and got a call around 2pm that the car inspection was completed. The vehicle passed without any issues. I would recommend others to use this facility. They were thorough and gave a quick turn around time from start to finish.

I had a State Inspection completed here a few weeks ago and it went smoothly. They were honest with their assessment, quick, and I can appreciate FIFO (first in, first out). I'll recommend this convenient location every time. I walked over to Cross St Market, grabbed some tacos, and before I finished, I was called to let me know my car was done.

Good, fast service. I was able to leave my car in the morning before work (I work during their business hours) and they kindly fit my inspection into the schedule for the day. My car's got a lot of miles and I expected something to be wrong, but all looked good and I picked it up the same day. Highly recommend this place!

I had a great experience here! my car needed several repairs to pass the state inspection, and I got them all done here. Jack(?) was attentive and gave me frequent updates about sourcing parts. A note that the garage for inspection does not open by 8am, but you can drop your car off in the morning and likely get the inspection done same day.

I dropped my car off on a weekday morning for an inspection, no appointment required, and was able to get it inspected right away. I took a nice walk around the area and they called me back in an hour to tell me my car was ready. Seamless, convenient and easy experience. Would go here again!

If you need an inspection this is definitely the place to go. No problems no hassles, very professional and nice staff. In and out in under an hour even though most places quote longer. I don’t know what the issues were with the bad reviews....but my experience has been exemplary because of the amazing service that I received here. I will certainly recommend this place before any other, to family and friends. Amazing and fair prices included.

In spite of the weather, the team took good care of my car. Quoted about an hour but got done quicker than that! Guy was nice and friendly. No where to sit and wait but plenty of shops around to buy time!

My best experience with car inspection and repair. The inspection was done in less than an hour. I was offered very fair price to get the failed items repaired. Very polite and nice people. Highly recommended.

The service was very convenient, I dropped off my car and it was ready an hour later. I like the option to pick up my car after the shop closes. I moved from out of state and haven’t ever needed a safety inspection, but my car passed with no problems and the whole experience was very smooth! The staff were friendly and helpful and I will definitely come back here for my next car.

I went on a Friday afternoon for an emissions test (to get my Maryland tag). I waited only 20min for them to finish up the car infront of me, and overall the experience was great! I was able to walk to fed hill area and grab lunch while I waited. When I got back they informed me my inspection failed due to a chip in the windshield. I left, but went back a few days later with it fixed and they signed/approved it (with no extra fee). Highly recommend!

Got Maryland State Inspection exam completed efficiently. Seems like each car takes <1 hour. Went in at ~9am on weekday and had 1 person before me. Finished in less than 2 hours. Got job done as planned. Charged me $99. Starbucks nearby so you can work there while you wait. Passed the test!

DON'T LET THIS PLACE RIP YOU OFF! I wish could give this place 0 stars. One of my first experiences in Baltimore was having my (older) vehicle inspected. I was recommended this place by a local friend although she herself had never been there. I wish I would have read the reviews first. There was never even any semblance of customer service. When I arrived, I was ignored for nearly 10mins before a mechanic decided I wasn't just standing there because I liked the smell of body odor and engine grease. Everyone I encountered made me seem like I was inconveniencing them by bringing them my business. It took almost a week for them to finish the "work" on my car, and I was charged over $1,200 for parts and labor in addition to the cost of the inspection. Within the week, the "brand new brake pads and rotors" they charged me for were squealing worse than ever before. The "new shocks and struts" were squeaking at even the slightest bump in the road. I called them back to be told there was nothing they could do. I would have tried to pursue this further, but I was leaving for a trip. Needless to say, I did not feel safe on the road the entire time. The only part of my SUV they claim to have "replaced" that is still fully functioning is the overpriced windshield wipers I didn't even need. This place is a joke. Don't waste your money.

Good place! They inspected my vehicle the same day I called, even though it was late in the afternoon. It needed a few bulbs and the headlights were clouded, all things I wanted to repair anyway. I brought it back the next day around 5:15 and was out the door with an inspection certificate by 6PM. Lots of great cafes along Charles St. just a block away made the wait time go by quickly, and they're very accommodating to call you when it's ready.