State Auto Center

Smog Check & Vehicle Inspection in Raleigh, North Carolina

4.9 (144)

Category	Smog Check & Vehicle Inspection · Auto repair shop
Address	1005 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Street	Trinity Road
Area	Raleigh, North Carolina
Phone	(919) 859-2107
Google rating	4.9 (144)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 21, 2026

Hours

Monday	8 am–5 pm
Tuesday	8 am–5 pm
Wednesday	8 am–5 pm
Thursday	8 am–5 pm
Friday	8 am–5 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

About State Auto Center

State Auto Center is a smog check and inspection station in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is listed at 1005 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, which places it among the local businesses of Raleigh that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto repair shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (919) 859-2107. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 144 reviews.

How State Auto Center compares with other smog check & vehicle inspection in Raleigh

Of the 6 smog check & vehicle inspection in Raleigh with at least 20 reviews, none is rated higher than its 4.9.
It usually closes at 5 PM, earlier than 3 of the 5 smog check & vehicle inspection in Raleigh that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It shares Trinity Road with 3 other listed businesses.
Nearest other smog check & vehicle inspection: Five Points Service Center (6.0 mi), Thee Inspection Station (6.8 mi), Falls Village Exxon Auto Repair Inc (9.1 mi)

Before you go

Check your vehicle for open safety recalls on NHTSA.gov; recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Ask for a written estimate before work starts and to approve any extra repairs first.
Ask whether technicians are ASE-certified and what warranty covers parts and labor.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Kelli Crouch 9 months ago

If you need work done on your car- This team is by far the best!!! Ron was recommended to me by my neighbor who takes all three of his cars to be taken care of at this location. I needed help with on my daughter’s car 4runner. Ron was not only so nice and easy to work with, he is extremely knowledgeable, he can work on anything! And he is super fair on pricing. This Sunday during the snow storm, my car “exploded” at the Target parking lot. I was not able to drive it - I had it towed to Ron’s shop dropped my keys off in the box. Left him a voicemail. The next day he called me let me know what it was fixed it and I was able to pick up my car and drive away the same day! And again his pricing is beyond fair! If you need anything done to your car, this is the place to take it! In the past, I have taken my car to corporate places and when you leave, they give you a list of things that have to be fixed and their pricing is astronomical- Ron is going to be fair. He’s only gonna fix what needs to be fixed and he is going to do it at a great price. Thank you to Ron and Rosie -Who works the front office. You are the best! Thank you !!!

Arif wains 9 months ago

Honest and trust worthy people, they never ask for anything unnecessary. I have been going to them for the last two years but they always try to be on my side by not asking for unnecessary things. They are empathetic and do the needful within minimum possible cost.

Erich Horner 9 months ago

Used this place for inspections, oil changes, brake pads, and coolant exchanges and it literally doesn’t get better than this place. Fast, great quality work, good people, affordable prices. A place I know I’ll trust for as long as I’m in Raleigh.

Brian Stark a year ago

Ron and his staff are always 5 star. I have had an estimate from another shop that was 10x higher than what State charged, including having my daughter's car towed here from Wilmington. They are honest, thorough and reasonably priced. I recommend them to anyone.

Cumhur Yuce 8 years ago

There are a bunch of pros that work here. They shoot you straight and make sure that you're informed when it comes to your car. Everything from simple oil changes to major repairs, the guys here will be able to take care of you. I recently got the driveshaft of my car replaced, and they did a great job. Turk, Ron, and Nik always get the job done. Highly recommended.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is State Auto Center located?

State Auto Center is at 1005 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is State Auto Center?

State Auto Center is listed as a smog check and inspection station and is also tagged on Google as auto repair shop.

What are the hours of State Auto Center?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm; Thursday: 8 am–5 pm; Friday: 8 am–5 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is State Auto Center open on Sunday?

No, State Auto Center is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of State Auto Center?

You can call State Auto Center at (919) 859-2107.

How is State Auto Center rated on Google?

State Auto Center has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 144 reviews.

Are there other smog check & vehicle inspection near State Auto Center?

Yes. Raleigh also has Five Points Service Center, Capital Auto Inspections, Thee Inspection Station among others; see the full list of smog check & vehicle inspection in Raleigh at the bottom of this page.