Smog Check Near Me in North Hollywood

How much is a smog check for North Hollywood drivers?

The whole bill is $60 when the car passes: a $51.75 inspection and an $8.25 certificate, sent to the DMV electronically. Cards cost nothing extra, and Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No pass means no charge for that test, which is DON'T PASS, DON'T PAY®.

What happens if your car fails

Why a test only station?

Joe's only tests. There is no repair shop attached, no parts counter, and no repair referrals, so there is nothing to sell you after the test. That is also why it's simple: if the car doesn't pass, you don't pay for that inspection.

Where can I get a smog check in North Hollywood?

At Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station, 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. 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: "Home base. 10909 Burbank Blvd. If you live in NoHo and still “keep meaning to do it,” this page is judging you gently."

Driving in from North Hollywood

This is our home turf. We sit on the north side of Burbank Boulevard, one block east of Vineland Avenue at Cleon Ave, right across from The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. From the Arts District, take Lankershim up to the big six way intersection at Burbank and Tujunga, turn right, and we are on your left just past Vineland. Off the 170, exit at Burbank Boulevard and head east. Renewing at the Ralphs kiosk on Magnolia afterward? Give it about 48 hours after your smog check before printing your sticker there. Walk in, no appointment, about 10 minutes.

Which cars can you test?

Any 2000 to 2026 gasoline or hybrid light duty vehicle up to 7 feet tall. Joe's runs Star, Regular, Change of Ownership, Hybrid, and Out of State tests, and does not test diesel.

Do I need an appointment?

No appointments, ever. Drive in during open hours (Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday) and stay in your car.

North Hollywood smog check FAQ

Can I get a Star smog check here?

Yes. Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station does Star smog checks for 2000 to 2026 gasoline and hybrid light duty vehicles. It costs $60 out the door if the car passes.

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.

How long does the smog check take?

About 10 minutes, and you stay in your car the whole time.

Where can I renew my registration in North Hollywood after my smog check?

There is a DMV kiosk inside Ralphs at 10900 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, that can renew your registration and print your sticker. Give it about 48 hours after your smog check before you print the sticker there. The closest full service DMV field offices are Glendale (1335 W Glenoaks Blvd) and Van Nuys (14920 Vanowen St).

Where exactly is Joe's on Burbank Boulevard?

We are at 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, on the north side of the street one block east of Vineland Ave, at Cleon Ave. Look for us across the street from The Group Rep theatre and Berkley Pet Hospital.

Are the pens still on strike?

Emotionally, yes. Mechanically, the smog machine still works. Strike recap.

What vehicles can Joe test?

Gasoline and hybrid light-duty, generally 2000 and newer, not over about 7 feet tall. No diesel. Change of ownership and out of state yes, if it fits.

Trademarked slogans that work in North Hollywood

Also on joessmogcheck.com/nopassnopay: If You Don’t Pass, It’s Free™ · NO PASS, NO PAY® · Failed Smog? No Charge™ · Don’t Pay, If You Didn’t Pass Now™ · No Appointments, Drive Thru Only™ · 10 Minute Smog Check™

From Joe's blog

• Pens on strike: The pens unionized. The test did not.

• Why I started a drive thru smog check in North Hollywood: Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, I saw how much time people spent waiting around for basic car stuff. So I built a place where you roll up, stay in your car, and get it done.

• What a drive thru smog check in North Hollywood feels like: Stay in your pajamas and keep the AC blasting on a 100 degree North Hollywood day while the test runs.

• The Great Pen Strike, round one: Joe’s legendary free pens, eight quirky characters handed out at 10909 Burbank Blvd, decided they’d had enough and staged a strike.

Nearby areas Joe's serves

• Smog check for Valley Village drivers

• Smog check for Toluca Lake drivers

• Smog check for Studio City drivers

• Smog check for Burbank drivers

• Smog check for Valley Glen drivers

Want the details? See Joe's services and price, how to find Joe's and Joe's FAQ.

See all service areas | Back to Joe's home page

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.

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