Panorama City Smog Check: Star, Regular, Change of Ownership

Which smog check do I need?

Your DMV renewal notice says whether you need a Star smog check. Joe's is a Star station, so it covers both Star and Regular renewals, plus Change of Ownership when a car is sold, Hybrid vehicles, and Out of State vehicles being registered in California. From Joe's service areas page: "Need STAR, change of ownership, or just legal tags? Stay in the A/C."

Where can I get a smog check near Panorama City?

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

From Panorama City the freeway is your friend. Hop on the 170 at Roscoe Boulevard, the same exit people use for the Kaiser hospital, ride it south past Sherman Way and Victory, and get off at Burbank Boulevard. Head east past Lankershim and Vineland Avenue, and you will spot us on the north side of the street at Cleon Ave. Whether your notice says Star or Regular, or you are doing a Change of Ownership on a car you just bought, the price stays $60 out the door. You will not pay unless the car passes.

Panorama City smog check FAQ

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.

How much is a smog check for Panorama City 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 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.

Which DMV is closest to Panorama City?

The Arleta DMV field office at 14400 Van Nuys Blvd is just north of Panorama City, and the Van Nuys office is at 14920 Vanowen St. We send your passing smog result to the DMV electronically.

How do I get to Joe's from Panorama City?

Take the 170 south from Roscoe Boulevard and exit at Burbank Boulevard. Head east past Lankershim and Vineland Ave; we are on the left at 10909 Burbank Blvd, at Cleon Ave.

So who is Joe, really?

Hovsep. Armenian Joseph. Americanized to Joe. Also Giuseppe, Yosef, Yusuf if the line gets multilingual. He is in the bay, not a mascot. Read: Who the Heck is Joe?

Do I text ahead from PANORAMA CITY?

You can call (818) 760-0703. You do not need an appointment. First come, first served.

What happens if your car fails

STAR certified, test only, no repair conflict

Joe’s is a STAR certified test only station. If DMV sent you to a STAR station, this is the correct movie. We test gasoline and hybrid light duty vehicles we can safely run generally 2000 year to 2026 year cars, trucks, SUVs, and passenger vans not over about 7 feet tall. No diesel sorry. Change of ownership and out of state inspections are welcome when the vehicle fits.

We do not repair. We do not sell parts. We do not point you at a cousin with a welding cart. Unbiased test. That’s the whole brand.

From Joe's blog

• STAR station: What STAR actually means, minus the brochure fog.

• Smog check and DMV registration renewal, step by step: A plain guide to who needs a smog check, which vehicles are exempt, and how the test fits into your DMV renewal.

• Why cars fail their first smog check, from the BAR report: I went through the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s January 2025 report on initial test failures. The older the vehicle, the higher the chance it fails the first time.

Nearby areas Joe's serves

• Smog check for Van Nuys drivers

• Smog check for Sun Valley drivers

• Smog check for Valley Glen 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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