Don’t Allow a Star Suspension to Ruin Your Reputation
Going through the process to become a certified STAR shop is not easy . Getting a certification requires pristine shop practices, such as how to care for and use all the tools and equipment required for SMOG testing.
Navigating the Crisis: What to Do When Your Auto Repair Shop Faces a Suspension Notification
To be an owner of a SMOG station is hard work and being a SMOG technician in Los Angeles, California, comes with both its rewards and challenges. The city of Los Angeles is busy with traffic, and vehicles are constantly in need of inspections.
Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Content on Auto Repair Shop License Issues and Defense Attorney Support
Los Angeles, California – March 26, 2026. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm servicing auto repair and SMOG businesses, is proud to announce new content. The threat of losing an ARD or Auto Repair Dealer license could be the loss of a business.
The Life of a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: Handling the Unexpected Challenges
Operating a SMOG station in the city of Los Angeles, California is no easy task, especially when trying to meet all of your customer’s needs. The area of Los Angeles has heavy traffic and plenty of vehicles.
Navigating BAR Challenges: Protecting Your Auto Repair and SMOG Shop in Southern California
Being an auto repair and SMOG shop owner in the Southern California area is a rewarding and challenging experience. Thanks to Golden State’s strict environmental laws that require each vehicle to meet distinct emissions standards, a SMOG station has the key role as a business owner to its patrons, as well as the community that you live in.
Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Content Focused on Bureau of Automotive Repair Citations
Los Angeles, California – February 28, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm servicing auto repair and SMOG businesses, is proud to announce new content focused on how to respond to a citation from California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair, the agency that regulates SMOG and auto repair shops.