Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station
DRIVE THRU Smog Check™
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sherman Oaks Hybrid and Gas Smog Checks at Joe's
Sherman Oaks drivers bring gas and hybrid cars to Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ at 10909 Burbank Blvd in North Hollywood. Any 2000 to 2026 gasoline or hybrid light duty vehicle up to 7 feet tall gets tested for $60 out the door if it passes, in about 10 minutes, without leaving the car. No appointment, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM.
Quick facts for Sherman Oaks drivers
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Business: Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station (test only, no repairs)
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Address: 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
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Phone: (818) 760-0703
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Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday
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Price: $60 out the door ($51.75 inspection plus $8.25 certificate), and you pay only if your car passes
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Cars: 2000 to 2026 gasoline or hybrid light duty vehicles up to 7 feet tall. No diesel.
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Tests: Star, Regular, Change of Ownership, Hybrid, and Out of State
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No appointment: walk in, first come, first served
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Time: about 10 minutes, and you stay in your car
How much is a smog check for Sherman Oaks 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
Can Joe's smog check my hybrid?
Yes. Hybrid smog checks are one of the standard tests at Joe's, same lane, same $60 out the door price when it passes. Joe's does not test diesel vehicles. From Joe's service areas page: "Fashion Square can keep the lines. Joe's keeps it honest."
Where can I get a smog check near Sherman Oaks?
At Joe's Drive Thru Smog Check™ Star Station, 10909 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, which serves Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks
From Sherman Oaks, Burbank Boulevard is a straight shot. Get on it and head east through Valley Village, over the 170, and past Lankershim. One block after Vineland Avenue we are on the north side of the street, so on your left, at Cleon Ave. Coming from the Galleria or Fashion Square area, Woodman Avenue north to Burbank works well too. Driving a hybrid? We test gas and hybrid cars from 2000 to 2026, up to 7 feet tall, though we do not test diesels. Open Monday to Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 9 to 2.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Joe's is a walk in drive thru, first come, first served. Open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday.
Sherman Oaks smog check FAQ
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.
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 long does the smog check take?
About 10 minutes, and you stay in your car the whole time.
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.
Can I get a hybrid smog check near Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Joe's tests gas and hybrid light duty vehicles from 2000 to 2026, up to 7 feet tall (no diesels). Take Burbank Boulevard east from Sherman Oaks to 10909 Burbank Blvd in North Hollywood, one block past Vineland Ave on the left. No appointment needed.
Where can Sherman Oaks drivers renew registration after a smog check?
The Van Nuys DMV field office is at 14920 Vanowen St, and there is a DMV kiosk in the Ralphs at 14440 Burbank Blvd that can renew registration and print stickers. If you use the kiosk, give it about 48 hours after your smog check before printing your sticker.
Diesel / lifted palace?
No diesel. Gasoline/hybrid light-duty, generally 2000+, not over about 7 feet tall.
Can I stay in the car?
That is the whole invention. Stay seated. Keep the A/C. About 10 minutes. No waiting room sitcom.
From Joe's blog
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Rocco the rat: April 15. Still $0 if you fail.
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Yes, your hybrid still needs a smog check: If it’s got an engine, even a part-time one, it’s gotta pass the smog check. No exceptions, no “but I recycle!” excuses.
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Average smog check cost in California, late 2025: My breakdown of the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s September 2025 numbers by station type. Those averages leave out the $8.25 state certificate, which is added only when the car passes.
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Why a new battery can make your car Not Ready: Replace the battery and your car’s computer can wipe its emission data, which shows up as Not Ready at the test. With No Pass, No Pay®, you don’t pay if it isn’t ready.
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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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