Positive Duck, a tiny crocheted yellow duck in cowboy hat and shades, arrived at Joe’s Drive Thru Smog Check and settled with plant legend Janet. A fourth-year USC pharmacy student who quit exhausting APPE rotations under Dr. Lee “Lambchop” Lamberson, she now spreads positive vibes with her “You’re Ducking Awesome!” sign. She loves country line dancing and Austin BBQ. Customers get motivated while Joe runs fast 10-min Pass or Don’t Pay® tests at 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Holl

The latest numbers are in from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Smog Check Executive Summary Report for May 2026. Statewide, the average cost for an initial smog inspection is $68.84 (based on nearly 945,000 tests). That's very reasonable for the peace of mind and clean air benefits we all share

Pens Strike Again at Joe’s Drive-Thru Smog Check! The legendary free pens are back on strike in North Hollywood, leaving Joe with just one plain ballpoint. Meet the diva “Striking Eight” (Inky Ike, Bouncy Blue, Red Rascal & more) and their loyal Plant Posse cheering the rebellion. Enjoy the live entertainment while getting a fast, no-appointment drive-thru smog check: $60 out-the-door (2000-2026 vehicles), No Pass No Pay guarantee, stay in your car. 📍 10909 Burbank Blvd, No

May the 4th Be With You… and Your Emissions! 🚗🌌 A Hilarious Star Wars Day Smog Saga at Joe’s Drive-Thru Smog Check Star Station

If you're searching for a star smog check near me or wondering about the average cost of a star smog check in California, you're not alone. Thousands of California drivers Google "star smog check," "STAR certified smog station," "star smog check cost," and "smog check Burbank" or "North Hollywood star smog check" every month. With DMV registration renewals requiring emissions testing for most vehicles, knowing the latest pricing from official data is key to avoiding surprises

On my April 15th birthday the only gift at Joe’s Drive Thru Smog Check was a mystery box of vacuum filters. Then Mrs. Ramirez pulled in for a smog check. I opened the hood of her red Honda Civic… and a giant furry New York rat named Rocco stared back! “Ey! Watch da hood, pal! Fuggedaboutit! Happy Birthday, Smog Joe!” he yelled in full cartoon Brooklyn accent. Rocco heroically fixed a loose wire, then led me on a wild Magic Broom chase around the drive-thru bay.