The Pens Are On Strike Again! Chaos at Joe’s Drive-Thru Smog Check in North Hollywood
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
Joe
May 85 min read
Didn’t Pass! Don’t Pay!® The Longest, Funniest, Most Trademark Protected Smog Check Blog in the Entire San Fernando Valley
Didn’t Pass! Don’t Pay!® The Longest, Funniest, Most Trademark Protected Smog Check Blog in the Entire San Fernando Valley (Competitors: This Is Your Official "Hands Off" Notice)
Joe
Mar 256 min read
A Day in the Life of Your Car’s Least Favorite Errand, Featuring Joe’s Drive Thru Smog Check!
The most efficient, no hassle smog check in California at Joe’s Drive Thru Smog Check with Joe's famous Pass or Don’t Pay® policy
Smoggy McDrive
Dec 11, 20254 min read
Mistaken Identity at Joe's Smog Check Drive Thru: A Tale of Murphy’s Law and Misadventure
At Joe’s Smog Check Drive Thru, a hilarious mix up unfolds when Dave, rolls up in his blue SUV, insisting Joe passed it two years ago despite a recent failure elsewhere. Joe searches his records to no avail as the drive thru line grows restless, horns blaring and customers yelling. Dave’s “proof” reveals he meant Joe’s Auto Repair, not Joe’s Smog Check, leading to an awkward exit. The tale of Dave’s mistaken identity becomes a shop legend, showcasing Joe’s patience amid chaos
Smoggy McDrive
Sep 11, 20256 min read