Received a Citation from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair? Here’s What To Do.
POSTED July 12, 2025

Received a Citation from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair? Here’s What To Do.

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Itโ€™s early when a SMOG technician starts his day in Los Angeles. Shops are frequently crowded with cars waiting for emissions tests, and appointments fill up throughout the day. Technicians have little room for error as they perform tests and gauge a carโ€™s emissions system to make sure it meets Californiaโ€™s strict standards.

The Challenges of Being a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: How to Handle BAR Citations Effectively
POSTED July 8, 2025

The Challenges of Being a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: How to Handle BAR Citations Effectively

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California is a gritty, dirty place to work. Given the large number of cars on the road, such efforts to keep vehicles up to Californiaโ€™s strict emissions standards are essential. As a technician, your everyday tasks will be spent testing, diagnosing, and repairing cars to meet the state standards.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Content about the Value Add of a Defense Lawyer vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED June 24, 2025

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Content about the Value Add of a Defense Lawyer vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair

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June 24, 2025 – Los Angeles, California. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm defending auto repair and SMOG shops from the Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce new content on the value of a defense lawyer.

The Daily Life of a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: Navigating Disruptions from a BAR Citation
POSTED June 5, 2025

The Daily Life of a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: Navigating Disruptions from a BAR Citation

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Technicians are called upon daily to ensure that California vehicles are conforming to emissions standards โ€“ makingโ€‚a significant difference in protecting the environment and keeping the air clean.

The Life of a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: Balancing Speed, Precision, and Legal Challenges
POSTED June 2, 2025

The Life of a SMOG Technician in Los Angeles: Balancing Speed, Precision, and Legal Challenges

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If youโ€™re a SMOG technician and have a SMOG check station in Los Angeles, a work day can be busy and stressful. The day may start early, when cars start forming lines to be inspected.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Updated Content for a Bureau of Automotive Repair License Dispute or Appeal
POSTED May 31, 2025

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Updated Content for a Bureau of Automotive Repair License Dispute or Appeal

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Los Angeles, California – May 31, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm helping auto repair and SMOG shops vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce updated content for a Bureau of Automotive Repair license appeal. A team of defense attorneys could be the answer if a smog check station receives a letter from the Bureau of Auto Repair threatening to revoke a license.