Joe’s Smog Check

I came last minute to get a Smog check at 5:45 when they close at 6. The man that helped me, I think his name was Joe, was so friendly and helpful. I was in and out in less then 5 minutes even with someone ahead of me! Would recommend this place to all looking for a smog check!

Great place. Very friendly and personable. Service was very quick and the price is so much better than other options in the area.

First time here. As soon as I pulled in, Joe opened my door, greeted me, politely asked me to sit in his waiting area that offers free wi-​fi, comfortable chairs, magazines, and nice 40 inch hdtv to watch while I wait. I only waited for five minutes and was out the door. I highly recommend this place.

I felt it was kind of funny that so many people would feel so strongly about a smog test, but when I realized the place down the street from my apartment was going to cost basically twice as much, I figured I would give it a shot.
I think the whole thing took less than five minutes. The guy was super polite, funny, and professionally dressed. The instructions are clearly marked when you drive in where to drive in, and to leave your car running. And then when you are done, you just drive through, no backing up… I’m confident that’s how they do it so much faster than everyone else. I was considering hopping on the free WiFi and/​or exploring Facebook on my phone, but then it was over. Now I am back at the DMV. I think I could have gotten ten smog’s done at Joe’s during the time I have spent sitting at the DMV!

Love this place! You drive in, park, hand over your keys and sit in their palatial waiting area; replete with a TV, free wi-​fi (that wasn’t working when I was there), fridge and magazines. Within minutes my car was tested and passed (a diesel). Very nice gentleman helped me, I got my Unilocal check-​in discount and was on my way.

I went here for a smog check on a weekday morning. I pulled in and there was no one ahead of me. Pricing was fair and I was out the door in less than five minutes. My results made it directly to the DMV system with no trouble on my end. I would come back without reservation.

Went here last year, Joe’s smog never sent the necessary data to DMV, I never received my tags, with the passing of two people in my life last year and transition from two employers, I didn’t go to the DMV to clarify that I have passed a smog check. Now time for renewal, can’t do it without another smog check. I returned to Joe’s smog, he informed me that I would have to get another smog check done, and that there’s nothing he can do for me because it’s only valid for 90 days, then added that there are two cars ahead of me and that he had a wedding to attend so I was told to get a smog check somewhere else!
No worries, and thank you for your warm wishes Joe!
I went & got it done down the street from you & by the time I got to DMV services to fix all of this mess, the data had already been sent to «Sacramento» on a Saturday.

Service was fast and friendly. My wife vehicle needed a smog check I was in and out. I will be recommending this place to everyone in the valley.

This is a no nonsense place. You’re in and out. I had one car ahead of me, with the wait and smog check and payment, it took less than 5 minutes. Really!
Very tiny place and you might miss it but it is definitely the place to go. No lie.

Terrific! I barely had time to log onto his free Wi-​Fi before we were done. Joe’s a personable and polite guy, who runs a nice clean shop. I feel lucky to have him in the neighborhood.

If you ever need a smog check this is the only place to consider. Fast and super easy. Free Wi-​Fi as you wait. And the best part if for some reason you fail he won’t charge you a dime. I highly recommend this spot!

Like so many of the other reviewers, I barely sat down before he was done. He is very thorough, even told me how to get back to Burbank Blvd. when I was done. I personally think smog checks every 2 years are such a ripoff for us drivers, but this guy eases the pain as well as he can. It was 5 minutes in and out at the most. I went at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday.

This guy is the best in the area literally took five minutes and I was good to go I don’t know if I should a tip him but he definitely deserved it. The prices are unbeatable! And his attitude is great good luck!

Only place in the valley that doesn’t charge you if you don’t pass. Fast friendly service. I’ve brought 2 out of 2 of my cars here one didn’t pass but I got it fixed and came back no problem. It passed the 2^nd time (thankfully). It’s not that expensive either!
I would highly recommend this place.

This was awesome! I drove right in. And left ten minutes later. Was treated very very nice and it couldn’t have been easier. Highly recommend!!!

.. I had a car delivered from Chicago that needed to be smogged for California registration. It took 5 minutes… I didn’t even have time to sit down and read my email! Zipped in, and zipped out with my certificate.

I went to this place after reading the amazing reviews this morning on Unilocal and let me tell you… These reviews do not lie.
I was really doubting that the whole process would be 5 minutes and as good as the reviews said, but a it really was.
When I arrive there was another customer ahead of me and I was told I would have to wait. They were finished and out of there so fast I hardly had time to think about waiting.
Then it was my turn.
I gave him my keys, he turned on the car and then had me sign some paperwork. I swear to you that I then opened my book started to read a page, began eating a banana and before I was finished with the banana I was done. That was it. Seriously.
I was more than impressed and the price is wonderful as well. I will be finitely be letting my friends know about this place.

I’m rating this place 5-​stars (AND MY CAR FAILED THE TEST)
Long story short, I just got a car that obviously needs a smog test before I can get plates.
I went to Smog Masters on Burbank/​Laurel Canyon because it’s closer to my house (and there’s no plates on my car). I failed the test and the guy gave me a very vague description of what the problem was AND STILL CHARGED ME $ 52? I left confused and frustrated, so I decided to go straight to Joe’s because of all the lovely Unilocal reviews.
He was MUCH more friendly, informed me that I could have a seat in the waiting area and he’d be with me after the person in front of me. My car failed the test… again, but he was able to explain why, what was needed to pass, AND DID NOT CHARGE ME.
If you need a smog check, LOOK NO FURTHER. Don’t make the same $ 50 mistake I made. This IS your place. **Drops mic.

Short version: I PASSED!!!
Long version: My ‘check engine’ light was on, Joe didn’t waste my time or money. He told me to get that checked out before he smogged my car. A quick trip to Superior Auto (review to come later) and the amazing Paul finding and repairing the problem… I PASSED!!!
6 stars!

Two years later and another smog check needed from the DMV!!!
Stopped by Joe’s around 11:58 and signing out for it at 12:03.
NO JOKE!
NO BRAINER!
Joe still can’t be beat!
Thanks again!

I bring a few cars here, so I end up here every year. I went again last week and JOE IS _​STILL_​THE BEST!
THANKS JOE!!!

I’m always suspicious of anywhere with across the board 5 star Unilocal reviews. I’m always wondering how they have so many friends willing to go on Unilocal and write a review to help their friend’s business. But then you go, and you’re like «oh, that’s why they have so many great reviews — because they’re great.» And you leave feeling like a friend of the business yourself, and that’s why you go on Unilocal and write a 5 star review.
Now, obviously, you may have a different experience if you go here and your car fails a smog test, but at least you don’t pay if it does — while this didn’t happen to me, everything else they said on their website rang 100% true, so I’ve no reason to believe they’ve lied about this part either. It was so fast I literally pulled in, was told to leave the engine running, and was driving away in — I kid you not — less than 3 minutes, exactly $ 30 lighter ($ 19 ish plus e-​filing fees, as explained on their website) with my smog certificate in hand, another copy filed with the dmv, and all with a friendly smile and a wave from the guy doing the test.
Seriously, when a company runs an operation this smoothly, it makes you wish they were actually running the dmv itself, too. Thanks, guys, you’re amazing!

Back again at Joe’s and with his new e-​system, I was IN AND OUT IN FIVE!!! MINUTES!!!
I barely had time to check my cell before I was handed my paperwork and done!
Courteous, quick and cheap! Can’t get any better.

Joe advertises a 5-​minute smog check, but if anything he’s faster than that. In and out with no problem. Happy to pay the $ 30 (includes the test, the smog certificate, and the fee to electronically deliver the certificate to the DMV).

Absolutely the best smog check, even if you’re not in the area, you’ll appreciate how quick and easy it is. 5 minutes, lowest price (30 dollars otd/​out the door), and Joe himself is a friendly guy! I don’t even need to write this review, there are others like mine, but my experience here just had to be shared. Thing is, Joe knows how to run his business and he has high quality equipment that makes it run so fast!
I’ve done extensive work researching smog places in LA and the Valley, and I’ve finally found the best one. I’ve definitely used good ones before, but this trumps em all.

Been to many places to get the smog check done, but this experience has been the most hassle free, fast & professional experience I ever had anywhere in LA.
Unfortunately they can’t give you the sticker right then and there, which I used to like to have included with my previous place.
However, these days doing it online is simple and quick, and you don’t have to pay an up price. I paid $ 30 here and was in and out in 5min.
Thanks Joe, what a great pleasure coming here. Will recommend to everyone I know.
See you next time.

600+ reviews and 5 stars… seems like a joke.
Nope, there is no way this many people could be wrong. I have 2 words that can sum up this business transaction: efficient and friendly.
Great service — I printed out the coupon for a $ 30.00 out the door SMOG check with all fees included — best price I found in the Burbank/​North Hollywood area.

WoW! I am amazed at the excellent customer service and professionalism that I received today from Joe’s Smog Check! The representative explained everything very clearly and kindly! This place is AWESOME! Drove in at 3:45pm. Drove out at 3:55pm. Thank you so much Mr. Sorfazian! I will definitely recommend you to all my friends. :)

I was here on Feb 26.
I came in, parked my car, got iced water from dispenser. I was trying to have a seat on the chair. But smog check was already done.
Really?
Super fast! Super fast! And very affordable pricing for service.
Definitely I will come here next time.
Thank You ;)

In and out in less than 5 minutes! They actually have a newer technology that doesn’t require them to run the car to test. It’s all digital!

Excellent business! Joe is extremely nice, professional and efficient. I drove in, filled out the paperwork and within 5 minutes was out the door. He has new equipment that makes the entire process very fast and his prices are the best I’ve found! I will be back each time our cars need smog checks!

This place is fabulous. Joe is amazing. I went in today to get a smog check and it took like three minutes. I was shocked, so much easier than I remember ever before. I will never go anywhere else again.

I can’t get over how efficient fast and nice Joe is! I think I was done in under 10 minutes it was incredible and the price was grrrrreat! This is the best place to go to for a smog check! He automatically uploads the form when you pass your smog check to the DMV!
Thanks Joe

So fast, literally 5 minutes! I thought this would be such a hassle and it was easier than changing the channel on the tv. Thanks guy as!!!

This place is awesome, they are very professional and fast. I’ve recommended my friends and family and will continue to do so.

Class act place. Joe was professional and friendly. my Honda got a smog check in a few minutes. I give A+ grade…

Best smog experience I have ever had. Super fast and inexpensive. What else can you ask for?
Just go there, it’s worth the drive if you are not in No Ho
Michael Ishay Raveh
IT PROFESSIONAL

SUPER quick, cheap and simple. Id recommend it to anyone who needs a smog.

Joe’s is a find and a half! Went there to get a required smog check before registration. I was in and out in about 20 minutes, including waiting for another customer’s car to be finished. This place is small, clean and the laptop driven computerized testing system seems quite efficient. The best part is the $ 30 price, out the door! If the price does not go up, I will definitely be back for another smog check when required. For quality versus value, this place gets an A+. I highly recommend it.

3^rd time getting my phone fixed and super satisfied. Great place with great rates! Will continue to come here, definitely recommend this place.

Yup I had the same 5-​star experience as the rest of the reviewers here. In & out in less than 5 min. Very clean station, knowledgable staff and friendly service. No fluff here. Definitely bookmarking this place for my future smog test!

5+ Stars!!! Simply the best!!!
After searching and reading reviews on Unilocal for the best places for a smog check I came across Joe’s Smog Check. I rushed thru traffic after work to make it at a decent time but no matter how hard I tried I got there one minutes before closing. I honestly thought Joe was going to turn me away but instead he welcomed me after he had put cars inside the garage as he was getting ready to close. I tried to tip him for taking my car so late and for making him move all the cars out to bring mine in but he politely rejected my tip. I drove in at 5:59 pm and was driving out at 6:07 pm. I recommend this place in a heart beat! I will definitely be going back! Thank you Joe! It’s really hard to find honesty and good quality service nowaday. You got it!

This place was first on Unilocal results and nearest to where I live. I was in and out under 10min, didn’t even have time to warm the seat in the waiting area. Really great service, fast and friendly.

Just stopped in for a smog check, no wait, and I was out of there in 15 minutes. Joe is a real gentleman and the waiting area was nice. Highly recommended, and the price can’t be beat. See you in two years, Joe!

Just went to Joe’s for a smog check, and was even faster than 2 years ago.
It was literally close to 5 minutes from the time I handed him my DMV paperwork til he told me I passed, and sent the info to the DMV.
I brought a coupon from their website, and my cost for my truck (same as for a car per the coupon) was cheaper than other places I called.
I can think of nothing negative to say. Easy, affordable process.

Got my smog check done at Joe’s yesterday. Got in and out in under 5 min! It is a drive through with no line because the new electronic check takes about 3 min. Friendly service, waiting area with water and wi-​fi. If you don’t pass, re-​check is free. An awesome value for $ 30!

Brought my car in for a smog check. Took less than 10 minutes! Glad I found this place on Unilocal.Will definitely recommend this place.

I have been to Joe’s twice once when I first moved to California and today for my renewal. Joe is always super nice, gets me in and out fast, and is an inexpensive service for only $ 30. I will always take my car here for smog checks.

We came in on a Friday at 2:45pm and were out by 2:50pm. They were fast and super nice. Will get all my future smog checks here.

$ 30 smog check (no coupon required). Really did take only about 5 minutes. Joe was VERY friendly and welcoming. THANK YOU for the tip about registering my car at the AAA office instead of the DMV… worked out great :)

This morning I came in about 10 minutes before he opened and he looked annoyed and asked me to come back after 9 which is another 10 minutes. He closed his door right in front of me. I have been here twice in the last 4 years and won’t come back again. His bad day won’t make my day. Instead I go to Crown Smog Check down the street.

Glad I listened to the Unilocal reviews and gave joe’s a try cause I’ll always come here when I need a smog check. They treat their customers well. I’ve always had quick, easy, informative, good experiences here.

I have been using Joe for years… Best service, best price, clean facility.
I always go in right when he opens for zero wait time. I live in Encino so it is a little bit of drive but totally worth it. I would give more stars if i could.

The Crew @ Joe’s Smoke Check Star Station not only give you top-​notch service, but its rare to find a small business who their crew take the time to attend to every detail and question and concern while still looking to provide you with the best value for your money!
The Crew goes above and beyond your expectations every single time-​delivering quality work that you won’t have to worry about-​usually within the time constraints they estimate for you!
There’s a plethora of Smog Check businesses in the area, but, trust me no one can match the experience you will get here: Joe’s Smog Check Crew are so meticulous and make sure you are completely satisfied before you leave the shop.
In short… go to Joe’s Smog Check Star Station for incredible service with a truly honest and quality members… you will not be disappointed!

Really easy to fine. I needed a smog check and I pulled in at 1:42pm on a Sat. The place was empty and I was quickly greeted an employee who asked me to wait a few mins. He wasn’t kidding. At 1:44, he told me my car passed and asked me to pay $ 30. He also noticed that my tags were expired (by 2 days) and gave me directions to the nearest AAA which was 10 mins away so I could get tags immediately.
Awesome fast and friendly service! I will be back.

I called ahead to see if I needed an appointment or if there was a wait time. No wait, and I was thankful for the friendly voice on the end of the line. Easy and convenient location, clean shop, great people and prompt service! I will
be back.

Amazingly fast and friendly!!!
I was literally in and out in 3 minutes for $ 30.
Thank you Joe!

More excellent service from Joe’s Smog Check. Now that new technology for smog/​air quality checking is in place, it take 5 minutes (kid you not… FIVE minutes from entry to completion) for the average vehicle (mine was a 2007). He still has a nice sitting area, free Wi-​Fi and refreshments and HDTV to watch, but you won’t be there long, so don’t worry about settling in unless he has customers in front of you.
Excellent, friendly service from start to finish.