Many SMOG stations and STAR Program participants are expressing concerning over the regulatory environment between the BAR97 machine and the newer OIS (On-board Diagnostic Inspection System) machine, especially controversy as to when each machine is required to be used. In some situations, the Bureau of Automotive Repair can express concerns about the proper or improper use of the correct machine. As part of our blog commitment to informational updates for the SMOG check industry in California, here is some basic information on how the citation process works on this timely issue. [Read more…] about Bureau of Automotive Repair Update: Bar97 Machine vs. OIS Machine Confusion
Alert on BAR 97 Citations and BAR-OIS Issues Issued by Automotive Defense Specialists
Automotive Defense Specialists, led by William Ferreira, a top Bureau of Automotive Repair defense attorney at, has issued an alert on their blog concerning confusion concerning BAR 97 vs. BAR-OIS actions taken by the Bureau of Automotive Repair in California. [Read more…] about Alert on BAR 97 Citations and BAR-OIS Issues Issued by Automotive Defense Specialists