With a line backed through the Wal Mart parking lot the attendant spent most of the time on the…read morephone arguing with a family member it sounded. Taking almost an hour to get this done I would opt to go some place else.

I've been using this place for years now…read more I like them #1 because they are the closest emissions check to my house and #2 conveniently located in the Acworth Walmart Supercenter parking lot also #3 they are quick, easy and polite. Just pull up to the "enter" side, if there is a line of cars, wait. When you're up they will wave you in and then give you hand signals to tell you where/when to stop the car. They will ask a few questions about the car, it's year and the odometer reading. Attach some equipment, take some readings, check your gas cap for leaks. Ask for payment - $25 and then your done. The results are sent automatically/electronically to the government and they immediately have your results. I really appreciate this shop being there and treating me well.

Like a franchise band spanning the generations, Home Town keeps the dream alive with clean cars and…read moreemissions checks year-round. Because Car Nutz was too awesome of a name, and due to my now-defunct free wash coupons, I was sad to see the old place go. The old place that replaced the first place (I think Auto Bell). But I was just as happy to see no drop-off in service or options. Primarily I go here for emissions. They're cheaper than many around, currently $7 cheaper. For those so inclined, that'll get you a Venti drink thing next door. Take it up a notch and pay it forward on a top-line wash package upgrade. For $5 more you get the Manager's Special wash + emissions test included. You can get the wash right then or a voucher code for future use. The Special isn't a gimmick: it's like you won the charity-band-fund-raiser lottery extraordinaire. Multi-colored lights make you feel like it's rolller-derby night while your car is getting the spa treatment, with brand-name sounding hot waxes and wheel scrubs. Uh-uh-uh! Foot off the brake and car in neutral, unless you want the "1.5 minute wash" which doesn't do it (not that I know from personal experience or anything), or if you like bumper-damage insurance claims. Avoid the rear-car residue here with a hand pre-wash on every vehicle, saving you from that typical dirty rear window. Free vacuums, floor mat cleaners, and cleaning products complete the package for those wanting self-serve shine. I'll return because we have too many cars. That's a first-world problem so I'm not complaining. It's not like every single one of them is a solid gold Rolls. I mix it up with a platinum model thrown in there. If this thing ever stops being a car wash, I suggest a Taco Bell, because it would be amazing karma to "bring back the 'Bell." Or maybe Sonic with all those pull-in spots. Plus think about how fabulous dine-in would be.

Good value and accepts cash! Wonderful, hardworking employees. Great car wash with free extras to…read morefinish cleaning car: vacuum, glass cleaner, etc. The employee answered all my question and were very nice, knowledgeable and patient.

Great, quick service at a fair price. Glad to have a place in Ball Ground finally. Nice to have a…read morewaiting room where I didn't have to stand outside in the cold and wind while the inspection was being done.

From the owner: ** Quick and easy Emissions Testing for $20…read more ** No appointment required, sitting area ** Most experienced emission inspector in Georgia ** Highly rated on Google , checkout our google reviews

I've used their service off and on for years and year. Never had any problems. The state of Georgia…read morerequires every vehicle from "1993 - 2014 model year gasoline-powered car or light-duty truck (8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or less) registered in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding or Rockdale County, " must have a valid emissions certificate. The station itself is in the parking lot off of Canton Rd and East Piedmont. in a shopping strip called Market Square. There is a Big Lots and the Cobb County car tag office is located in here as well. Most of the time I've not had to wait. I just pull right up. They do what they do and I go in the small waiting room for about 10 minutes or so. Nothing to it. Easy. Painless and leaves me plenty of time to go sit in traffic on Canton Road....

Always quick and nice! Yes, they do take lunch at noon. Like everyone else in the world. I wish you…read morecould reply to other reviews because... really?

18 Dollar Emissions was the name of the original business at this location about 4 (?) years ago…read more They charged $18.00 cash + additional charge if using debit/credit card. I just went for an emissions test. Large sign on door clearly says $20.00, cash/credit. I asked about the $18 test. Was told they keep trying to change it, someone else changes back. The name of the business is deceptive, otherwise nice and friendly.

Will never take my car anywhere else. Always very friendly employees, very fast in and out…read more Cheapest in the area with most charging the full $25 state fee. Saving $5 per car when you have 4 cars adds up real fast.

Yelp led me to this Dekra location for my latest emissions inspection. The reviews are polarized --…read morea bunch of five-star reviews and a few one and two-star reviews. My three-star rating is because I waited almost 1.5 hours to get my emissions checked here. That's by far the longest I've waited at any emissions place over the last ~25 years. I came here because the place I'd been going to in recent years was temporarily closed. I pulled up to the lot at 2:18pm on an ordinary Thursday. The time printed on my report was 3:39pm. When I pulled up, there were nine cars ahead of me. The cars were packed in and the tail end of my car (just a little bit) was sticking out onto Collier Rd. It wasn't clear where else go to because the Goodwill next door doesn't want Dekra customers in their lot. The guy in the SUV ahead of me got tired of waiting and left. A woman in an SUV behind me looked agitated and annoyed with the wait. If you come here, be prepared to wait. Hopefully, you'll get lucky like some of the other Yelpers here. This is a one-man shop. I was seen by the manager "Mr. Ben" Benjamin Floyd, who's mentioned in many of the reviews. I believe it's just him and one other inspector who works at this location. Mr. Ben is a personality. He's a talker and we hit it off immediately, joking around and shooting the breeze. I could tell he did the same with others ahead of me, because some of their faces lit up, as well as with others who left reviews (hence all the five-star ratings). He runs a tight ship and isn't afraid to put people in their place if they give him a hard time. He is trying to get cars through as fast as he can, but this location is very busy. This is a tiny place. I saw Mr. Ben had a deal where he'll do your emissions test ($25) and install two Rain-X wiper blades for $65. On-site is a porta-john and a quick hand carwash. I saw two small ladies working the carwash on the other side of the emissions testing structure. Visit this link for coupons (e.g., $4 off your next emissions test): https://www.dekra.us/en/ga-offers/ Dekra started in Germany in 1925, then known as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein (German Motor Vehicle Inspection Association). The "Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug" is where "DEKRA" comes from. Read their Wiki for some interesting history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekra I had time since I was waiting in line. At the time of writing this review, Dekra has 20 inspection stations in Georgia, all in metro Atlanta: https://www.dekra.us/en/georgia/georgia-inspection-stations/ Mr. Ben told me wait times are much better if you come first thing in the morning: 8am, Monday-Friday and 9am, Saturday-Sunday. He told me this Dekra location was experiencing an unusually higher demand than normal at the time.

Service is fast and was friendly. Also you can get some basic car supplies too. Worth it for speed…read moreand convince.

So nice and explained everything to me!! Got my first car since moving to Georgia and didn't…read moreunderstand emissions, Mr Carlos was very welcoming! I shall return for my next emissions!

I was pleasantly surprised by the service I received, the gentlemen had a great energy, very…read morefriendly and informative with me being a newbie to the state. I wasn't sure how or what the Emissions was used for. I will return for sure..

Fast emissions service. Coupon on website. Very clean facility on JF rd. I tell them no need to…read morecheck wipers.

I should have read the reviews before coming here. They try to sell EVERYONE windshield wiper…read moreblades. I had emissions checked on 11/3/25. Gary sold me 2 wiper blades. Before driving away, I pulled over and googled what size my car needed. Then I looked at my receipt. He installed the wrong size. I went back inside & Gary said he's out of the correct size. I told him I want a refund because substituting the wrong size should be MY choice, not his. He took off the new blades, put my old ones back on & gave me a refund. A week later my credit card statement showed Gary only gave me credit for one blade! They owe me another $27.99. I went in person this morning & Gary said he can't pull up the order in the computer to issue my refund. He said his "area manager" would call me about issuing my credit. I haven't heard from anyone. I've disputed it on my credit card. Very shady way of doing business. Would not recommend.