Double Nickels

Double Nickels is a 1977 car chase action-comedy starring Jack Vacek, Patrice Schubert, Ed Abrams, George Cole, Michael "Mick" Brennan, and Tim "Tex" Taylor. Vacek also wrote, produced, and directed the film.
Plot.
Two highway patrolmen who believe that they are making extra money on the side repossessing cars come to realize that they are actually involved in a car theft ring.
Production.
The film was shot in Los Angeles and contains a chase through the Los Angeles River Basin.
Reception.
"Variety" described the film as "More empty calories for junk-film fans; cheap but tasty."
Re-release.
The film was re-released theatrically in 1978 under the title "Split-Second Smokey".