Encino Smog Check: $60 Out the Door, No Surprise Fees

How much is a smog check for Encino drivers?

$60 out the door if your car passes. That is $51.75 for the inspection plus $8.25 for the certificate, and the certificate goes to the DMV electronically. No extra credit card fees; Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted. If the car doesn't pass, you don't pay: PASS OR DON'T PAY®.

What happens if your car fails

What exactly is in the $60?

$51.75 for the inspection and $8.25 for the smog certificate, which Joe's sends to the DMV electronically. No shop fee, no extra credit card fee, and Apple Pay and Google Pay work too. Ventura corridor commute, minus the mystery fees.

Where can I get a smog check near Encino?

At Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station, 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, which serves Encino 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.

Driving in from Encino

Here is the nice part for Encino: Burbank Boulevard runs right through your neighborhood, past the Sepulveda Basin and Balboa Golf Course, then on through Sherman Oaks and Valley Village to our door. No freeway needed. Stay on it heading east, cross the 170, and once you pass Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood, watch the left side; we are at 10909, at Cleon Ave. The price is $60 out the door, which is the $51.75 inspection plus the $8.25 certificate, with the electronic DMV transfer included. No surprise add ons.

Encino smog check FAQ

What if my car doesn't pass?

You don't pay. Customers pay only when the car passes. That's why we say PASS OR DON'T PAY®.

How can I pay?

Credit cards with no extra card fees, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay. The price is $60 out the door when the car passes.

Which cars can Joe's smog check?

Gasoline and hybrid light duty vehicles from model years 2000 to 2026 that are up to 7 feet tall. Joe's does not test diesel vehicles.

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.

How do I get from Encino to Joe's without the freeway?

Take Burbank Boulevard east. It runs from Encino through Sherman Oaks and Valley Village into North Hollywood. We are on the left at 10909 Burbank Blvd, one block past Vineland Ave.

Which DMV offices serve Encino?

The Van Nuys DMV field office at 14920 Vanowen St and the Winnetka office at 20725 Sherman Way are the nearby full service offices. Your passing smog result goes to the DMV electronically.

New ENCINO FAQ nobody asked this nicely

What’s the catch on Pass or Don’t Pay®?

The catch is there is no repair shop attached. Test only. Fail = $0 for that inspection. Pass = $60 out the door.

Check Engine light is doing modern art. Still come?

That light is a plot twist. Warm the car up first. If it’s Not Ready, do the drive cycle and come back. Fail still doesn’t cost you the test.

The $60 deal, with no plot twist

If the vehicle passes: $51.75 + $8.25 certificate = $60 out the door. Electronic transmission to DMV included. No shop fee. No card fee. No “plus environmental handling surcharge invented this morning.”

If the vehicle fails the official inspection: you pay $0 for that test. That is Pass or Don’t Pay®, Don’t Pass, Don’t Pay®, No Pass, No Pay®, and Didn’t Pass? Don’t Pay® all standing in a group hug.

Read why cheap coupons get weird: The Truth About Cheap Smog Check Coupons.

From Joe's blog

• Coupon traps: Why $34.95 becomes $67 in the parking lot.

• What a smog check costs in California, May 2026 BAR data: I pulled the latest Bureau of Automotive Repair numbers: the statewide average for an initial smog inspection was $68.84, and STAR test only stations like Joe’s average lower than test and repair stations.

• Why a $34.95 smog coupon can end up costing $55 to $70: That eye catching low price is seldom the full story. By the time you pull out of the lot, the bargain has ballooned.

• Tips for finding an affordable smog check near you: How to find a budget friendly smog check without giving up quality, what the test actually checks, and why Pass or Don’t Pay® matters when money is tight.

Nearby areas Joe's serves

• Smog check for Sherman Oaks drivers

• Smog check for Van Nuys drivers

• Smog check for Studio City 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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