Burbank Smog Check on Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood

Is Joe's in Burbank?

Not quite. The street is Burbank Blvd, but the shop at 10909 Burbank Blvd is in North Hollywood, CA 91601. Burbank drivers are welcome, and the price, the test, and PASS OR DON'T PAY® are the same for everyone.

Where can I get a smog check near Burbank?

At Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station, 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, which serves Burbank drivers from this one location. It is a walk in, test only drive thru lane, open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, with no appointments. From Joe's service areas page: "Studio town, test-only station. Didn’t Pass? Don’t Pay®. That’s the whole script."

Driving in from Burbank

Funny thing, you can stay on Burbank Boulevard the whole way. Coming off the 5, take the Burbank Boulevard exit and head west, past Hollywood Way and Clybourn. A few blocks after Cahuenga Boulevard, look for us on your right at 10909, just before Cleon Ave and across the street from Berkley Pet Hospital. If you hit Vineland, you went one block too far. Work near the studios or the airport? A lunch break is plenty, since the test takes about 10 minutes and you never leave the driver's seat. Monday to Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 9 to 2.

Which cars can you test?

Model years 2000 to 2026, gasoline or hybrid, light duty, and no taller than 7 feet. That covers most cars, SUVs, pickups and vans. Diesel vehicles are not tested.

Burbank smog check FAQ

Where is Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™?

At 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Joe's serves Burbank drivers from this one location in North Hollywood.

How much is a smog check for Burbank drivers?

$60 out the door if your car passes: $51.75 for the inspection plus $8.25 for the certificate. That includes the electronic transfer to the DMV. There are no extra credit card fees.

Which smog tests does Joe's do?

Star, Regular, Change of Ownership, Hybrid, and Out of State smog checks, all at the same drive thru lane in North Hollywood.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Joe's is a walk in drive thru with no appointments. Pull in during open hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday.

Is there a DMV office in Burbank?

Burbank does not have its own DMV field office. The nearest field office is Glendale at 1335 W Glenoaks Blvd, and there is a DMV kiosk at the Ralphs at 2600 W Victory Blvd in Burbank for renewals. Our passing results go to the DMV electronically, but give it about 48 hours after your smog check before printing your sticker at a kiosk.

How do I get to Joe's from Burbank?

Take Burbank Boulevard west. It crosses into North Hollywood, and we are on the right at 10909 Burbank Blvd, just before Cleon Ave and Vineland Ave. From Interstate 5, use the Burbank Boulevard exit and head west.

Burbank FAQ, starring the actual Joe

More of the origin story lives here: Who the Heck is Joe?

Who the heck is Joe?

Joe is real. Real name Hovsep, Armenian for Joseph. Americanized to Joe. Also Giuseppe, Yosef, Yusuf, Josef, José, depending on who’s asking in the drive-thru Smog™. He is not hiding in the back like Waldo. He is the guy in the bay running the STAR test.

Is Joe a smog zapping superhero alias?

No cape. Just a 3M Versaflow PAPR that makes him look like Darth Vader’s friendlier cousin. He pioneered the stay in your car Drive Thru Smog Check™ so Burbank drivers could pull up, get tested, and zoom off.

What happens if your car fails

Why Burbank drivers roll to Joe’s

Most “smog check near me” results want you out of the car and into a repair estimate. Joe’s Drive Thru Smog Check™ is the opposite movie: stay seated, keep the playlist on, get the official STAR test, leave. If it passes, $60 out the door. If it doesn’t, Pass or Don’t Pay®.

From the Joe’s blog

• DIDN’T PASS? DON’T PAY®: The slogan fortress.

• How Burbank drivers can pass a smog check the first time: My guide to the most common reasons cars fail, from a Check Engine light to Not Ready monitors, with a tip for each. Think of readiness monitors as your car’s to-do list: check all boxes before the test.

• Smog check a used car before you buy it: A customer bought a 12 year old sedan from a private seller who said it “should pass.” It failed because the catalytic converter was missing, so get the smog check before you hand over the money.

Nearby areas Joe's serves

• Smog check for North Hollywood drivers

• Smog check for Toluca Lake drivers

• Smog check for Sun Valley drivers

• Smog check for Valley Village drivers

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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.

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