It’s no secret that there is a price to living in California, but we are willing to pay it for living in such a beautiful state. Unfortunately, prices continue to rise, including the privilege of owning a car.
Smart Financial wrote an article about how California car ownership costs are above the national average. And California drivers spend around $1,199 every month on maintenance, insurance, state requirements, and gas. In addition, we know gas prices are not great in California either!
A Californian may be able to cut back on some costs by wisely choosing which type of car to purchase. They might also try biking, public transportation, or carpooling when possible. One thing they can’t cut back on is a smog check. And smog testing stations are just as in demand as ever. But the financial squeeze extends to smog shops too. Following the Bureau of Auto Repair guidelines can take a lot of time and cost a pretty penny for a business. When a citation or smog accusation arrives at an auto shop, being compliant becomes more troublesome.
And the squeeze in costs and meeting clean air standards just got tighter for those car owners, too. The fewer smog shops, the longer the wait for testing. Most smog shop owners and technicians struggle to squeeze in the time to deal with the deadline demands of STAR citations.
Release the Pressure Valve and Get a Bureau of Automotive Repair Defense Lawyer
There are plenty of moments where smog testing shops are caught off guard by a Bureau of Auto Repair accusation. And plenty of these accusations are a direct result of sneaky tactics like undercover cars. A STAR-certified smog technician always brings their A-game to every car they service. But undercover cars are designed to push even the best technician to the brink of failure. Unusual hidden mistakes under the hood that any expert smog technician wouldn’t notice are deliberately added.
To relieve the pressure and defend yourself against the BAR, contact a defense lawyer. Presenting your own evidence in your defense may not result in your favor. Bureau of Auto Repair attorneys have a solid strategy in dismissing your evidence, and our legal team understands how they play that game. We are also ready to ensure that all required documentation is submitted in a timely manner. That alone can be another tripwire costing smog shop owner.
Clean air regulations are one of the reasons California continues to remain beautiful, but don’t allow an overzealous regulatory agency to put the squeeze on your business. Reach out to a Bureau of Automotive Repair defense lawyer to release the pressure of a smog testing accusation.