Huntington Beach Catalytic Converter Etching- JUST SMOGS® + Repair

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Advanced reservations required. No walk-ins.

Help protect your car and support law enforcement’s efforts to catch catalytic converter thieves with a free catalytic converter etching.

Catalytic converter etching consists of etching the vehicle’s license plate number onto the exposed converters located in the exhaust system under the vehicle. The process takes about 15 minutes per vehicle. If your catalyst is stolen, it could cost $3,000 to replace it and repair the damage.

This event is made possible by the generous support of JUST SMOGS® + Repair, a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility. Advanced reservations required. No walk-ins.

Join the Auto Club of Southern California, State Senator Tom Umberg and police departments throughout Southern California in helping to combat this theft. Bring your identification and current registration to the event.

Join the Auto Club of Southern California, State Senator Tom Umberg and police departments throughout Southern California in helping to combat this theft. Bring your identification and current registration to the event.

Here’s how AAA is trying to protect SoCal drivers from catalytic converter thefts

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Catalytic converter theft is a common problem in Southern California, and the Auto Club says it’s getting worse.
This week it’s offering to etch vehicle identification numbers onto catalytic converters to deter thefts.

https://abc7.com/video/embed/?pid=11956196

Nextdoor 2019 Neighborhood Favorite

We are proud to announce that we were selected as a 2019 Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor. Only 1% of all businesses are voted as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite, and Just Smogs is one of them!

BMW M3 – A Brief History

Today we’re talking about the BMW E30M3.
Pictured here is a first generation M3. They were first produced in 1986 with a 4 cylinder motor named the S14B23 producing 192bhp. The M3 differed from the base model 3 series in many ways. Although sharing the same basic shell it had 12 different and unique body panels for the purpose of improving aerodynamics. The “Box Flares on the wheel arches in the front and rear were to help accommodate a wider track with wider and taller wheels and tires. It came with 5×120 wheel bolt pattern as opposed to the base model 4×100. Special front and rear brake calipers as well as plenty of suspension related upgrades.

The E30 M3 competed in many disciples of racing competing in both road and rally style races. In full race spec the “Evo” 2.5L motor produced 380hp.  In 2007 @automobilemag included the E30 M3 in their “5 Greatest drivers cars of all time” BMW is currently on the F80 version of the M3 powered by a Twin Turbo 3.0L making 444hp in their competition package.

Interstate Batteries at Just Smogs®

Battery racks containingt Intertate brand car and truck batteries.

Just Smogs now sells and installs America’s leading brand of car and truck batteries.

You might say that there’s more than Just Smogs® at Just Smogs® in Huntington Beach.

As a Star Certified State of California Licensed Test and Repair Smog Check Station, Just Smogs® now provides a full range of services including preventive maintenance & emissions repairs.

Just Smogs® is proud to announce that we now carry Outrageously Dependable Interstate Batteries.

Of course, we’re still your number one choice for fast and dependable smog inspections.  Call us at (714) 596-1019, or click click on the link, for an appointment.

 

The new STAR smog check program-Effective January 1, 2013

star smog check stationWhat is a STAR Smog Station?

Some vehicles require a Smog Check at a STAR station. STAR stations must meet specified performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Some STAR stations are licensed to perform only tests while others are licensed to perform both tests and repairs. Continue Reading →

STAR Smog Check on a JEEP

This “apocalypse ready” Jeep Rubicon passes its’ smog check with flyer colors. Like many vehicles in California it was required to be certified at a licensed STAR station. We are proud to say that were one of the first stations in Huntington Beach to be certified STAR!jeep-star-smog-check