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http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/release.php?id=1762

The AG is going after 22 Midas shops for recommending to resurface rotors after the Bureau spent thousands doctoring rotors to look used and worn and grinding down brake pads. (more…)

There’s a right way to handle the Bureau of Automotive Repair, and there’s a wrong way.

Consider this the wrong way: (more…)

Whenever one of my clients tells me we’re being sued in small claims court, I tell them this is great news. (more…)

There was a time where I thought small claims court was the greatest avenue for enforcing your legal rights.

This is no longer the case. (more…)

I was talking with Bryan the other day about some of the legal issues facing shops and defective part failure came up. You see, the idea of a warranty for a part might seem like a generous thing for the manufacturer to guarantee, however you’d be surprised that its required – by law. (more…)

http://www.bakersfield.com/102/story/678579.html

Here’s an interesting story about the lien sales issue when the economy is down. (more…)

http://www.righttorepair.org/

Saw this website the other day – I’m not surprised it died on the house floor when I looked up this bill – no way manufacturers and their powerful lobbyists allow this to pass. (more…)

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4298501.html

I saw this article in Popular Mechanics the other day and it reminded me of what a pain the work order can be – especially in California. This article uses a New York invoice, but the principles are the same. (more…)

http://www.lvrj.com/business/37185794.html

I saw this article the other day about the economic effects the current climate will have on the automotive repair industry.

It’s twofold – yes, more people will put off routine maintenance and drive older cars as credit evaporates for new car purchases, leading to more work for technicians and shops – but the concern I have are the types of scams people are willing to pull as desperation sinks in when their cars need repair. (more…)

http://www.motor.com/article.asp?article_ID=1403

I saw this article from motor the other day and can’t help but agree. It goes without saying that the technician needs to be prepared for new technologies, including hybrids and other forms of green technologies as our country moves away from traditional fuels – however, I was wondering who, beyond the dealerships, is going to work on these vehicles? (more…)

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