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Emissions Testing in West Valley City, UT

Salt Lake County emissions tests plus repair and retest in one shop, so West Valley City drivers can renew registration without the runaround. Walk-ins welcome.

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4.7 ★ · 704 Google reviews

4118 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84120 · Get Directions

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm | Sat 7:30am-4:00pm | Sun Closed ·

  • Waiting room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Open Saturdays
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Online booking

12-month / 12,000-mile warranty* on parts & labor

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*Exclusions apply. Ask your service advisor for full warranty terms.

Emissions Testing at Master AutoTech West Valley in West Valley City, UT

  • ASE Certified Technicians
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  • Family Owned Since 1963

Master AutoTech West Valley performs Salt Lake County emissions testing and emissions repairs so drivers across West Valley City, Kearns and Magna can renew their registration on time. If your vehicle doesn’t pass, we diagnose why, fix it and retest it in the same shop.

Salt Lake County drivers need an emissions test to renew registration, and our shop makes it easy: we’re on 3500 South between 4000 West and 4400 West. Most tests take under half an hour.

Emissions Services We Offer

Emissions test

Salt Lake County emissions test for registration renewal. Most tests take about 15–30 minutes.

Certified testing station

Emissions repair & retest

If you fail, we find the cause, from oxygen sensors to catalytic converters, repair it and retest.

Pre-test check

Worried about failing? We scan for codes and readiness monitors before you test.

Why Choose Master AutoTech West Valley for Emissions

Test and repair in one place

No bouncing between a test-only station and a repair shop.

We fix the cause

Codes tell us where to look; testing tells us what actually failed.

Open Saturdays

Test on Saturday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, without missing work.

Warranty on repairs

Emissions repairs are covered by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty*.

Our Certifications

Every West Valley technician is required to earn ASE certification within 90 days of joining our team.

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How Salt Lake County Emissions Testing Works

Salt Lake County requires an emissions test for most gasoline and diesel vehicles to renew registration. Your renewal notice tells you whether your vehicle needs one this year. Here’s what to expect:

  1. Bring your vehicle and registration renewal notice. The test is tied to your VIN and plate.
  2. We connect to your vehicle’s computer. On 1996 and newer vehicles, the test reads the on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) system and readiness monitors.
  3. Results are sent electronically. A pass is reported to the state so you can renew online.
  4. If it fails, we explain why. You’ll get the codes and our recommendation before any repair.

Common Reasons Vehicles Fail Emissions

These are the repairs we see most often after a failed test:

  • Check engine light on
  • Faulty oxygen sensors
  • Failing catalytic converter
  • Loose or damaged gas cap
  • EVAP system leaks
  • Engine misfires from plugs or coils
  • Readiness monitors not set after a battery change

Tip: if you recently replaced the battery or cleared codes, drive normally for a few days before testing so the monitors can reset.

How Much Does Emissions Testing Cost in West Valley City?

Emissions test fees are set by the county, so the price depends on where your vehicle is registered. If your vehicle fails, repair cost depends on the cause: a gas cap or sensor is a small repair, while a catalytic converter is a bigger one. We always show you the codes and quote the repair before starting.

Need to spread out the cost? Master AutoTech offers several financing options, including the Goodyear Credit Card (6-month special financing on purchases of $250 or more), the Synchrony Car Care credit card, the 1stMILE Mastercard, Snap Finance, Acima, Surepay and RC Willey financing.

Emissions Repairs We Handle

  • Oxygen and air-fuel ratio sensors
  • Catalytic converters (see muffler & exhaust)
  • EVAP purge and vent valves, hoses and gas caps
  • Ignition coils, spark plugs and misfire repair
  • EGR valves and passages
  • Exhaust leaks ahead of the oxygen sensors

Environmental Responsibility

The Salt Lake Valley’s winter inversions trap pollution in the valley, and vehicle emissions are a big part of it. Keeping your vehicle in spec isn’t only a registration requirement; it helps keep Salt Lake County air cleaner and usually improves fuel economy too.

What West Valley City Drivers Say

4.7 ★ · 704 Google reviews

“Both Brent and Jacob provide phenomenal customer service. They are so personable and just seem to be genuinely caring people. I took my car in for the advertised $80 A/C service and drove away with cool air. A couple weeks later, it stopped working and Brent offered to do the service again, not only at no cost but taking the car overnight for a more thorough service. They found a problem with the A/C hose and worked to replace it quickly, efficiently and for a fair, honest price. Upon picking up the car again, we actually ended up leaving our 2nd vehicle with them to be looked at for other issues because we felt so comfortable and trusting in this shop! We’re so appreciative of the good service so far and plan on calling these guys up whenever we need more work done.”

Kaesie S.

“I’ve brought in two vehicles in the last week. The first is my business van for which they tested the catalytic converters and found one to be completely blocked off. After replacement the engine breathes like it should and pulls stronger than I ever remember it being. My second vehicle is a 2002 Toyota Camry. Rather than replace the catalytic converter they were able to perform a repair to the flex portion of the catalytic converter assembly for only $147! Thank you Brent!”

Doug M.

“I love this place. It’s the only place I’ll take my car! The staff is so kind and knowledgeable, and I never feel like they are ripping me off or telling me that I need to fix things that don’t need to be fixed. They always take great care of my old car and give me the best tips for me to do what I can to keep it running too! They are always super fast and when it’s something that will take a long time to fix, they’re so good about calling me and keeping me updated on the progress! I love this Master muffler location!”

Jessie N.

About Master AutoTech West Valley

We’re a family-owned shop that treats every vehicle like it belongs to a neighbor. Master AutoTech started as Master Muffler in 1963 and grew into Utah’s largest auto repair franchise, and West Valley drivers have known this 3500 South shop by its Master Muffler mascot for years. Every technician here earns ASE certification within 90 days of joining the team. Meet our team.

You’ll find us on 3500 South between 4000 West and 4400 West, across from Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley West, with I-215 a few minutes east. Look for the classic Master Muffler mascot sign on 3500 South and pull into our lot.

Wait in our waiting room with free Wi-Fi, or step out while we work: Harmons is a short walk east on 3500 South. We take care of drivers from West Valley City, Kearns, Taylorsville, Magna and Granger every day.

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Areas We Serve

Drivers come to Master AutoTech West Valley for emissions testing from across West Valley City, Kearns and Magna.

Book an AppointmentCall 801-416-3972

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm | Sat 7:30am-4:00pm | Sun Closed

Get Directions · 4118 W 3500 S, West Valley City

✓ 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty* *Exclusions apply.

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✓ Free check engine light scan before you test

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Nearby Master AutoTech Locations

Master AutoTech Kearns

3.1 miles away

4219 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118

801-657-5000

Emissions Testing in Kearns

Master AutoTech South Salt Lake

5.5 miles away

3865 State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801-503-0049

Emissions Testing in South Salt Lake

Master AutoTech Tooele

19.5 miles away

278 N Main St
Tooele, UT 84074

435-228-7288

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Muffler & Exhaust

Mufflers, pipes and custom exhaust

Engine Repair

Diagnosis, repairs and rebuilds

Tune-Ups

Plugs, filters and fluid service

Oil Changes

Synthetic, blend and high-mileage oil

Brake Repair

Pads, rotors and brake inspections

Tires

New tires, rotation and flat repair

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Master AutoTech West Valley is on 3500 South between 4000 West and 4400 West at 4118 W 3500 S, West Valley City, and we handle emissions testing for drivers from Taylorsville, Magna, Granger and Hunter every day. Book online or call 801-416-3972.

Just your vehicle and your registration or renewal notice. Most tests at our West Valley City shop take under half an hour, and if your vehicle fails, we can diagnose it, repair it and retest.

Master AutoTech West Valley at 4118 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84120, tests vehicles for Salt Lake County registration renewal. We’re open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm and Saturday 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Most emissions tests take about 15 to 30 minutes. If your vehicle needs repairs, we’ll explain the problem and give you an estimate before doing anything.

No. Walk-ins are welcome for emissions tests. You can also book online or call 801-416-3972 to reserve a time.

We’ll show you why it failed, recommend the repair and give you a price. After the repair, we retest the vehicle so you can finish your registration renewal.

Yes. Emissions repairs at Master AutoTech West Valley are covered by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty* on parts and labor.

Most vehicles in Salt Lake County need a test every one to two years, depending on the vehicle’s age. Your registration renewal notice tells you whether a test is due this year.

No. Whether you need one depends on your vehicle’s age, fuel type and registration. Call 801-416-3972 with your year and model and we’ll tell you if it’s required.

Yes. We’re a full-service shop, so you can pair your emissions test with an oil change, brake check or any repair in one visit.

In most cases, yes. An illuminated check engine light on a 1996 or newer vehicle is typically an automatic fail. We offer a free check engine light scan so you can fix the issue before testing.

Visit Master AutoTech West Valley

Master AutoTech West Valley
4118 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
Get Directions

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm
Sat 7:30am-4:00pm
Sun Closed

Getting here

  • From I-215: Take the 3500 South exit west; we’re on the left just past 4000 West, across from Holy Cross Hospital.
  • From Magna: Head east on 3500 South; we’re on the right just past 4400 West.
  • Parking: Pull into our lot on 3500 South, under the Master Muffler mascot.