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    Just Smogs

    4.9 (1k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Sour smog balls candy!
    Dean W.

    Despite still being only single-digit old, my car is at that age where I received the first Smog check notice on my DMV renewal form. Of course I knew exactly where to take him to get the smog check done - Just Smogs! Setting up an appt. was easy - I was able to book one for the following morning - over the phone. You don't need an appt., but I didn't want to risk a long wait since I came on a holiday. Was in and out in about 20 minutes, and had the paper certificate in hand to take to AAA. Just Smogs will also electronically submit the results to DMV, if you're going to renew through DMV. Danny (the owner) has definitely upgraded his lobby since almost a decade ago when I was last here with my old VW. The aquarium is still missing fish (lol), but there's a big screen TV, more seating and reading material, charging station, coffee machine & water setup, as well as a sort of a museum of older trinkets and antiques. They even sell wipers and smog candy! Amusing way to pass time while waiting for your service to be done. Cost ranges from $54 to $60 ish dollars - there's a $5 off coupon on their website, but Yelp check-in gets you $12 off (as of this posting, subject to change). Still, a great value when you take into account the cleaner, modern facility, spacious and interesting waiting area, friendly team. Thanks again Danny & Co. for the great smog check experience - see y'all in two years!

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    Guru H.

    Free drinks. clean bathroom. Bamboo toilet paper. chargers for phones. Waiting area is clean, quaint, and comfortable. It can get warm but fans helps to keep area comfortable. Yelp $12 off coupon is a big plus. Mitch was polite and professional. Will return. For now older cars or car that have not been driven a lot use a OBD ll to make sure you pass before taking it in to test.

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    4 years ago

    My smog didn't pass because my car battery recently died and they kindly redid my smog.

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    6 years ago

    Been here twice and have had nothing but great service. The service is fast also. I highly recommend this place.

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    4 years ago

    Quick and efficient Smog on a 2 year old truck? Really. Give me a break California.

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    6 years ago

    Fast service, clean waiting area and reasonable price. Professional staff too.i would receive Just Smogs to family & friends.

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    6 years ago

    They were very friendly and did a great job. I was in and out in about 30 min.

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    4 years ago

    Great and friendly service, quick, and reliable. Ive never waited longer than 25 minutes for a smog. Highly recommend!

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    7 years ago

    2nd smog check on my vehicle here. So fast and nice guys. I was in and out in under 15 minutes.

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    5 years ago

    Owner while away out of state called me personally to help me out about a situation. Very honest.

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    4 years ago

    I was very happy with everything. Great customer service. They were able to get my car in to be smogged same day.

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    7 years ago

    Very welcoming and friendly staff. The price is reasonable. Definitely 5 stars. Way to go !!

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    7 years ago

    Courteous, professional and efficient. We were in and out with our 12 yr old vehicle in about 20 minutes. Thank you Just Smogs crew.

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    4 years ago

    Smog check in 30min as a walk-in. Everyone is awesome. Helpful friendly. Will definitely be back.

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    I just got my car fixed? My check engine light has been clear for about a week now. But I was told I need to complete a drive cycle before smog. Can you guys help me with that?

    Hello! Yes, no problem at all. Simply stop by our shop and ask for a “monitor check”.… 

    How much you charge for 2013 beetle?

    Hello Cissy, we have a yelp check in special right now: $48 total for your 2013 beetle.

    Hi, I have a 2015 Porsche Cayman Base, do you need to remove the engine cover (mid engine) to do a smog test on it? And do I need to make an appointment?

    Hello Enrico, Yes, the engine cover must be removed to complete the visual inspection. If you have the cover removed prior to testing, then an appointment is not required. If… 

    How much is a smog check here?

    They price match - mine was $40

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    Review Highlights - Just Smogs

    Danny (the owner) has definitely upgraded his lobby since almost a decade ago when I was last here with my old VW.

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    Schmidty's Garage

    Schmidty's Garage

    4.4
    (416 reviews)

    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.

    Gustafson Brothers

    Gustafson Brothers

    4.3
    (711 reviews)

    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 Auto Care

    Ron Catt Auto Care

    4.8
    (193 reviews)

    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.

    I scheduled a SMOG TEST for 1:30 today ($80) and arrived about 1:25. Corwin and Jack work the desk…read more Corwin says it takes 30-45 minutes, so ok great. At 2:30, I see a technician with my paperwork walk past me and thought "great, he's finished". I waited another 10 minutes before asking Jack "how much longer?" and Jack walked to the back. He came right back and said it'll be done in 10 minutes. Corwin takes payment, I comment that I'm happy to have found Ron Catt (they recently did my brakes). So 20 minutes later I ask Corwin what's up?? He went to the back and didn't show up until 10 more minutes went by, with my car, to the front, told me the technician was writing up a coolant leak, that's what was taking so long. Ok, quite a long time but whatever. Corwin hands me my papers, and when I got home I notice on the papers that the test WAS STARTED AT 2:36! I sat for more than an HOUR before they even started. I was lied to by both Jack and Corwin, instead of them letting me know they were running behind. Ron, please teach your front office how to communicate with your customers.

    Just Smogs - smog_check_stations - Updated August 2026

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