Universal Smog & Repair

No. Universal Smog & Repair is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. Universal Smog & Repair is licensed as a Test & Repair station. This station can run your smog test and, if the vehicle fails, diagnose and repair it in the same shop.

Universal Smog & Repair is open Monday 8 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 6 PM; Friday 8 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Universal Smog & Repair accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Universal Smog & Repair accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Universal Smog & Repair has held a BAR smog license since 2001. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Universal Smog & Repair has not published a price on SmogCheckDeals. The Bureau of Automotive Repair puts the statewide average at $69.16 as of August 2026, about $65 for a 2000-or-newer vehicle and $73 for 1999-or-older, plus the $8.25 certificate fee. Call (818) 506-8833 for a quote.

Universal Smog & Repair does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (818) 506-8833 to check the wait.

Staff at Universal Smog & Repair speak English.

Bring the car, your registration or DMV renewal notice, and a way to pay. Most smog checks take 15 to 30 minutes, and most visits are closer to 20.

Because Universal Smog & Repair is a Test & Repair station, it can diagnose and repair the problem in the same shop, then run the free retest within 30 days. If the repair bill is steep, California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in North Hollywood are Universal A/c & Auto Repair and Lous Union (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.