Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Updated Content on Duties of a Bureau of Automotive Repair License Lawyer
POSTED December 19, 2025

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Updated Content on Duties of a Bureau of Automotive Repair License Lawyer

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Los Angeles, California – December 19, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a team of lawyers representing smog and auto repair shops against the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce new content on how to protect a smog test license.

A New Wave of Automobiles Has Many Technicians Scratching Their Heads
POSTED December 16, 2025

A New Wave of Automobiles Has Many Technicians Scratching Their Heads

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When computers hit the masses decades back, people were promised the new technology would make ‘life simpler.’ Eventually, offices would go completely paperless (have they?) and humans would spend less time on menial tasks, allowing them to focus on more creative “mental work” (has that happened?).

The Daily Challenges of a Los Angeles SMOG Technician โ€” And What Happens When a BAR Citation Disrupts Everything
POSTED December 7, 2025

The Daily Challenges of a Los Angeles SMOG Technician โ€” And What Happens When a BAR Citation Disrupts Everything

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It’s hard work running a SMOG station in Los Angeles. Did you know that there are 7.8 million+ registered cars in Los Angeles? Every two years, each is requiredย  to get SMOG testing at some point.

The Realities of Being a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles And What Happens When a BAR Citation Arrives
POSTED December 2, 2025

The Realities of Being a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles And What Happens When a BAR Citation Arrives

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A Smog station, be it in Los Angeles or Eureka, can be super busy. Every car in California is required to get a smog check every two years. This means a steady stream of customers (most of whom look at smog checks like they look a root canals: necessarcy, but not fun). The bays can become full of cars awaiting smog inspections, diagnostics, and repairs every day. A smog shop can get so booked up that you jump from one emissions test to another with scarcely an opportunity to take a break.

Running a SMOG & Auto Repair Shop in Southern California: Why You Need Legal Support for BAR Issues
POSTED November 28, 2025

Running a SMOG & Auto Repair Shop in Southern California: Why You Need Legal Support for BAR Issues

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Operating an auto repair SMOG shop in Southern California is an important job! It has its hassles (customers, looking at you – BAR, looking at you)… But it has its successes. You got to work each day as a SMOG tech or an auto repair shop owner, knowing you are helping to keep California air clean, and cars in good working order.ย  However, juggling customers, the Bureau, your personal life, and the complexities of modern automobiles can be very busy and time consuming. Running a SMOG shop station in California includes customers, scheduling jobs, making sure vehicles meet emission standards, running things smoothly, and making money.

Donโ€™t Let Your Star Fall Due to a BAR Suspension
POSTED November 27, 2025

Donโ€™t Let Your Star Fall Due to a BAR Suspension

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California offers numerous programs to help the public comply with the State’s environmental standards. Whether it’s improving energy efficiency or reducing air pollution, the State seeks to help people reduce their environmental and energy footprint. Many of these programs offer customers rebates and subsidies, along with a list of star-certified businesses. Star-certified companies are the highest level of regulatory approval. Many sell energy-efficient products, such as washing machines and refrigerators. You might even have an ‘energy star’ appliance in your own home. These products meet the standards, but the warranty isn’t any different from that of a “normal” product.