Smog Check: Lotus Elise

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The first Lotus Elise we’ve ever smog inspected here at JUST SMOGS®. Our rating: TWO THUMBS UP! This little yellow Lotus was super fun to drive.

Remember, at JUST SMOGS® in Huntington Beach we are licensed and insured to smog check any and all vehicles. So, if you have a higher-end car, truck, van or SUV, we’ll treat it with the utmost care and respect. Feel free to stop by or call us with any DMV or smog related questions.

Smog Check OBD II (OBD 2) : What are Readiness Monitors ?

check engine lightOBD II, “CHECK-ENGINE” LIGHTS,  and READINESS MONITORS..WHAT ARE THEY?

OBD II is a system that has been installed in most 1996 and later cars and light trucks, intended to inform the driver of problems in the components that control the engine and transmission. The primary reason OBD II was invented is to reduce smog emissions caused by malfunctions, but it is also valuable as an alert to the driver that something is wrong…something that can affect gas mileage and drivability, or actually cause further damage to the vehicle.

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