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Failed Smog “Not Ready” – Drive Cycle Service Available

Posted on February 9, 2019 by dewok

If your vehicle failed a smog check for Not Ready and you are unable to complete the drive cycle, we can help. Our ASE certified technicians can set your monitors to pass a smog check. Sometimes a vehicle needs to be driven in just the right pattern. Other times there are sensors or parts that require replacement. Either way, our team can get to the bottom of it.

OBD Readiness Monitors Test Standard

Gasoline Vehicles
• Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass on gasoline powered vehicles:
– Any one for 1996 to 1999 (BAR-97 test)
– Only evap. for 2000 & newer (BAR-OIS test)

Diesel Vehicles
• Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass on diesel powered vehicles:
– Zero for 1998 to 2006 (BAR-OIS test)
– Any two for 2007 and newer (BAR-OIS test)

Smog Check Repair Specialist in HB

Posted on February 6, 2019 by dewok

Failed a smog check? No worries, we can help!

Our ASE certified technicians can diagnose, repair and deliver your vehicle back to you with a passing smog certificate. We service most foreign and domestic makes and models including: Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Buick, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, and More.

We are also proud to be an official California CAP (Consumer Assistance Program) smog repair station. You may qualify for up to $500 in State subsidized emission related repairs.

Catalytic Converter Installer in Huntington Beach

Posted on January 31, 2019 by dewok

JUST SMOGS is Orange County’s catalytic converter installation specialist. Whether you require an original (OEM) converter or a California approved aftermarket converter, we can locate the correct part, install and smog certify in one location. As a California licensed STAR Test & Repair Station, we guarantee your converter is California approved. We install catalytic converters in most makes and models: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Infinity, Mazda, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Mercedes, BMW, Kia, Hyundai and many more. So if your vehicle’s converter is rattling, your vehicle is setting a P0420 or P0430 fault code, or your vehicle failed its smog check, feel free to call or stop by for a free estimate (Diagnosis may be required to determine the converter is in fact defective).

Catalytic Converter Replacement – California Certified ( 50 State Legal )

Posted on October 31, 2018 by dewok

We are an official California licensed Smog Test & Repair Facility. Our technicians have the appropriate training and certifications to diagnose and repair your vehicle. When it comes to replacing your defective catalytic converter, it is paramount that the exact California approved converter is installed. Many installers do not understand the intricacies of the California Air Resource Board’s Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Program.

We install both aftermarket and OEM converters. Our aftermarket catalytic converters carry a 5 year / 50,000 mile warranty. If you would like a quote or catalytic converter advice, please feel free stop by or give us a call: (714) 596-1019. The JUST SMOGS team is here to help.

Family friendly waiting room, clean bathroom and a new changing table

Posted on October 4, 2018 by dewok

Families are always welcome at JUST SMOGS®. To make your time with us more enjoyable, we offer:

Children friendly waiting area
Netflix
Hot Coffee
Clean restroom
New changing table

Catalytic Converter Stolen in Huntington Beach ( Toyota )

Posted on July 5, 2018 by dewok

UPDATE (May 2023):

We recommend shields if there is one available for your specific vehicle:

Your best option is to install a Catalytic Converter Shield.
We install two different brands converter shields. The one pictured on the left is a CAT SHIELD manufactured by MILLERCAT. For Toyota Prius models, I believe these stainless steel MILLERCAT shields are a superior product.
MILLERCAT offers this shield in aluminum and 304 stainless steel. The stainless steel version costs $60 more than the aluminum.

CAT SECURITY is another company the offers these shields. I believe CAT SECURITY only offers their shields in aluminum. I actually installed a CAT SECURITY shield on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma after I had my converters stolen in 2022.

This Toyota Prius had it’s catalytic converter stolen recently in Huntington Beach. According to local law enforcement, the theft can take less than 90 seconds. Our customer had us install a theft security device called the CatClamp. Apparently the Prius is a major target for catalytic converter theft locally. In our experience, SUVs and trucks seem to get hit more often because of the easy underbody access.

Common targeted vehicles are: Toyota Prius, Honda Element, Honda Pilot, Toyota Sequoia, Toyota Tacoma