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Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ sign at 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood

How does a drive thru smog check work at Joe's?

Pull into the lane and stay in your car. Joe runs the test while you wait in the driver's seat, usually about 10 minutes. If the car passes, the certificate goes to the DMV electronically and you pay $60. If it doesn't pass, you pay nothing for that test. More detail is on How long a smog check takes.

What does the $60 include?

  • $51.75 test + $8.25 certificate = $60 total

  • Electronic transmission to DMV

  • No shop fees, no card fees, no “plus this or that”

  • Fail the official test? You pay $0 for that inspection

Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted, with no extra credit card fees.

We hate "plus" signs. Shops that advertise a teaser price then add fees. At Joe's, $51.75 inspection + $8.25 certificate = $60 out the door — no shop fees, no card fees, no "plus this or that."

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Which cars can Joe's test?

Gasoline or hybrid light duty cars, trucks, SUVs and passenger vans from 2000 to 2026, up to 7 feet tall. Tests offered: Star, Regular, Change of Ownership, Hybrid and Out of State. No diesel.

Is Joe's a test only station?

STAR certified test-only station at 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. No appointment. Stay in your car. No repairs. No repair referrals.

What if my car fails or shows Not Ready?

A failed or Not Ready result is not the end of the world. Do the drive cycle, then come back. That’s why a fail doesn’t cost you the test.

Not Ready Smog Check Failures / Drive Cycle Guide

Drive Thru Smog Check™ in North Hollywood: Stay in Your Car

Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station is a walk in drive thru smog check at 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. You stay in your car, the test takes about 10 minutes, and a passing test is $60 out the door, including the certificate and the electronic transfer to the DMV. No appointment needed. If your car doesn't pass, you don't pay.

People also look for a drive through smog check when they want the same stay-in-your-car test. Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ is that drive thru lane at 10909 Burbank Blvd in North Hollywood.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, Sunday closed. Walk in only, no appointments.

North Hollywood • STAR Certified • No Appointment • Stay in Your Car

Drive in. Drive out. Pass or Don’t Pay®. If your car doesn’t pass, you don’t pay.

Drive thru smog check FAQ

Do I need an appointment for a drive thru smog check at Joe's?

No. Joe's is walk in only. Drive up during business hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. Closed Sunday.

Do I have to get out of my car?

No. You stay in your car for the whole test, which usually takes about 10 minutes.

Is a drive through smog check the same as a drive thru smog check?

Yes. Same service and same lane. Stay on this page for hours, the $60 out-the-door price, and how Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ works.

How much is a drive thru smog check at Joe's?

$60 out the door: $51.75 for the inspection plus $8.25 for the certificate, including electronic transfer to the DMV. No extra credit card fees.

What happens if my car fails?

You don't pay. At Joe's you pay only if your car passes, so a failed test costs nothing. That's why we say PASS OR DON’T PAY®.

What happens if your car fails

The Joe’s rule

Nobody wakes up excited for a smog check. That’s why we turned it into a stay-in-your-car, no-appointment, no-repair-pitch stop.

  • DRIVE THRU SMOG CHECK™

  • PASS OR DON’T PAY®

  • DON’T PASS, DON’T PAY®

  • NO PASS, NO PAY®

  • DIDN’T PASS? DON’T PAY®

  • 5 MINUTE SMOG CHECK®

Our Registered Trademarks

  • Pass or Don’t Pay® — pay only if the vehicle passes.

  • Don’t Pass, Don’t Pay® — if it fails, the inspection is free.

  • No Pass, No Pay®. Same deal: you pay only if the vehicle passes.

  • Didn’t Pass? Don’t Pay® — no charge on a failed inspection.

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Visit Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™

Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station
10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-0703
Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM
Sunday closed
Walk in, no appointment. Stay in your car.

DRIVE IN • DRIVE OUT • DRIVE THRU ONLY

Achieving clear skies for the next generation, one car at a time™

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