Excellent experience from start to finish! I called on a Saturday and spoke with Mitch, who was…read morefriendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. He made the whole process easy. When I arrived, everything went smoothly, and the smog test was completed in under an hour. We also appreciated that they kept the waiting area nice and cool, which made the wait much more comfortable. Great customer service, efficient work, and a comfortable experience. I highly recommend this facility.

I don't usually get excited about a smog check... but wow…read more Just Smogs was such a great experience. I walked in and everything was spotless, the front desk was genuinely cheerful (not fake nice), and even the waiting area was actually enjoyable to sit in--which says a lot for a smog shop. It was quick, easy, and just felt well-run from start to finish. If you need a smog check, this is the place. Total win.

Great local smog shop. A the owner is excellent, super helpful, super friendly, and makes sure to…read morehelp and explain to you what's going on/needed. He provides great value for the cost and goes above and beyond to help get you what you need! I've been taking my cars in here for smog checks for a couple years now and I have never had any complaints. If you're around looking for a good smog check place, don't hesitate to stop by HB Smog for a great service experience!

Absolutely the best experience I've had getting my car smogged. Andy got me in and out in 15…read moreminutes. Great service, friendly, local small business owner.

My 2nd appointment here !…read more I was having car issue that other mechanics couldn't figure out, I show up without an appointment and was greeted by a warm service. I thought my starter was going bad, but upon their inspections, a cleaning on the battery terminals was recommended and that resolve my issue. I told them I needed to go a smog & they had it in house service. In less than an hour, I was already back on the road home. Thank you for your services ! I will return again for my future car needs

So happy to be able to make this review. Outstanding company. Very thorough. Krista / Luis /…read moreChelsea / Walter Rep / Bennett Rep / Darrell Mechanic and Dan the Manager take great care of my vehicles: Honda, Toyota and '67 Firebird! I highly recommend Expertec for all your automotive needs.

Excellent customer service even though ultimately I had no repairs done to my car. They were very…read morethorough with the inspection and even went above and beyond to look up if the dealership would cover the needed repairs with warranties. Would definitely bring my vehicle back for any problems in the future! I would recommend Doctor J to anyone who lives in OC. Thanks for reading! ^-^

My radiator was leaking right near this auto park and I had never been here but i just had a…read morefeeling when I pulled in here that they would take care of me. Steve first added some coolant to see how bad the leak was and to see if I could maybe just make it home but the leak was pretty bad and I didn't want to risk blowing a head gasket. I left my truck with them and got a call soon after I got home ( they gave me a ride ). Steve gave me the price and details which were both reasonable and had my truck ready the next day by 3PM. Would definitely come back and highly recommend them as well. Thanks Steve and Kevin for the fast and efficient work.

Always had a great experience here. Got body work done. Jason was very helpful. Communication was…read moreconsistent and clear, with updates every few days which really helped ease the stress. He worked with me on the cost, which I appreciate, and they were able to prioritize my repair and finish it much faster than expected. Professional, responsive, and accommodating. I'd definitely recommend them.

UPDATE: What I discovered after posting my original review made this experience considerably worse…read more My family brought vehicles to Gustafson Brothers for three generations--my grandparents, my mother, and then me. We kept supporting them because they are a longtime Huntington Beach business. That history is exactly why this feels like such a betrayal of trust. I paid $631.30 after bringing in my van for a long-crank/hard-start problem. The invoice included $182.50 for a crank/no-start investigation and stated: "The 'long crank' has been eliminated." It had not been eliminated. I returned because the same problem remained. Gustafson then identified a weak fuel pump--the same component I had told them from the beginning that I suspected. I tried to resolve this reasonably. I did not demand a large refund. I asked them to apply some compensation toward basic fluid maintenance the van needed. They refused. I later discovered another serious problem with the work. The invoice charged $19.98 for positive and negative battery terminals and $182.50 in labor to install them: $202.48 total. Less than a month later, my van suddenly lost electrical power while I was in Long Beach. When I opened the hood, one newly installed terminal was so loose I could move it by hand. Tightening it did not make it clamp securely to the battery post. The other newly installed terminal was also loose, and wiring had come loose at the connection. This became a recurring loss-of-power problem. I repeatedly had to improvise temporary connections just to finish trips because the terminals would not securely fit the battery posts. I am not accusing anyone of doing this intentionally. I have no evidence of intent. I do not need to speculate. The workmanship I personally found is troubling enough. If a professional repair shop charges $182.50 in labor to install two $9.99 battery terminals, expecting both connections to remain secure for more than a month is not an unreasonable standard. The van's transmission later failed. I am not claiming Gustafson caused that failure. I cannot establish that, and I want this review to remain factual. But after already paying for an unresolved diagnosis and then dealing with poorly fitted battery connections, the added financial damage was devastating. There is one final detail prospective customers should know. After my negative Yelp review appeared, the owner contacted us. My impression was that the conversation focused more on what could be done about the review than on beginning with an apology, understanding what had gone wrong, or correcting the work to a professional standard. After three generations of family patronage, that was perhaps the most revealing part. I did not expect special treatment. I expected competent work, fair treatment, and accountability. What I received was: * $631.30 paid. * $419.75 in labor. * $182.50 for a long-crank investigation that the invoice said had "eliminated" the problem. It had not. * $182.50 in labor to install $19.98 in battery terminals. * Both new connections loose less than a month later after the van lost electrical power. * A reasonable request for compensation through needed maintenance refused. Three generations of loyalty ended with me. Get another estimate. Keep every invoice. Get every promise in writing. Inspect the work before leaving--or avoid the expense and aggravation altogether.

Ron Catt is incredible. I came here with my car because it was having engine trouble and they were…read morerecommended by AAA. Let me tell you, I am so so glad I did. Every person working at Ron Catt is knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They make it very clear what solutions are for keeping your car at its best and ensure you know what is optional vs necessary. Specific shout outs to Corwin and Jack for providing comprehensive breakdowns. Pricing is fair and the peace of mind knowing your car is in good hands is invaluable. I look forward to bringing any future vehicles here and you should too.

Brought my car in for brake issues and was fully anticipating an expensive repair due to how loudly…read morethey were grinding, but upon inspection I was shown a picture of something stuck in the brakes rather than them being broken/needing repair. They could very well have told me I needed new pads and rotors and I would have believed them as I am not knowledgeable with cars, so their honesty has definitely solidified me as a future customer. Jack also informed me that my make of vehicle is known for having transmission issues (which I was not told about when I purchased the car), and educated me on how often to bring it in to get looked at. Both Jack and Corwin were incredibly polite and knowledgeable, and I feel very satisfied with the level of attention my car received without having to break the bank.

My family has been going to Schmitty's for at least ten years because of their quality and honesty…read more We like having everything done at one place, by a locally-owned business. Schmidty's also honors their warranties. Recently, I got a message on my dash board that my tire pressure was low in one tire. It was from a nail or screw. Schmidty's replaced it under warranty. They warranty all their tires. Last week, my car wouldn't start. I got it jumped and learned it was down to 11 percent. I was encouraged by the roadside assistance technician to purchase a replacement battery with a three year life, but I chose to take it to Schmidty's out of loyalty. My four year old battery turned out to have a five year warranty and Schmidty's replaced it. Yes, there was labor, but the new battery was no charge. My previous experience for 20 years was with other service companies because I drove a fleet vehicle and was required to use certain brands. I don't recall ever being told something that needed replacing was under warranty. That is why Schmidty's shines, in my mind. I did not have to point out the warranties; they brought them to my attention. They also saved me having to get my vehicle towed by allowing me to drive it with them right away so the tire went flat and the battery died on their property.

I took my vehicle to a shop with great reviews. They gave me what seemed like a reasonable initial…read moreimpression, but when the actual quote came back it was around $2,400, and then they started pushing unnecessary add-ons. The part itself wasn't expensive, but they insisted the labor was extensive and pressured me into getting it repaired immediately. not trusting my instincts but also needing my car back quickly, I went ahead with the repair. About a month later, I found out the issue was actually related to a recall. That meant I could have had the entire repair done at the dealership for free. What makes it worse is that they clearly knew something was up they even told me they had to contact the dealer for information. Because of that, I ended up paying a couple THOUSAND dollars I didn't need to spend. In hindsight, they were aware it was likely a recall and didn't disclose it properly. Very shady experience definitely go somewhere else.

The owner was very nice, tentative, and quick ! I was in…read moreand out super fast. Great service and great price.

Came here for a Smog Check and had a great experience. Tin was very friendly and was able to help…read moreme quickly. I will be coming back in the future.