The Life of a SMOG Technician in Irvine: Challenges and Responsibilities
POSTED July 25, 2024

The Life of a SMOG Technician in Irvine: Challenges and Responsibilities

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Working as a SMOG technician in Irvine, California, at SMOG shops such as Smog Time, US Smog Check, or Smog Service station is both demanding and rewarding. Each day is filled with inspections, repairs, and ensuring vehicles comply with stringent emissions standards.

Managing BAR Suspensions: Safeguarding Your Auto Repair Shop
POSTED July 23, 2024

Managing BAR Suspensions: Safeguarding Your Auto Repair Shop

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Running an auto repair shop in Los Angeles comes with its challenges, especially when unexpected disruptions occur.

BAR Issues and Your SMOG Auto Shop Repair: Why Legal Counsel Matter
POSTED July 18, 2024

BAR Issues and Your SMOG Auto Shop Repair: Why Legal Counsel Matter

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Owning an auto repair and SMOG shop in California, from Irvine to Fremont, San Bernadino to Eureka, and everywhere in between in the “Golden State” can be a demanding yet rewarding endeavor. You’re constantly balancing customer satisfaction, technical challenges, and business operations!

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Post Explaining Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Process
POSTED June 30, 2024

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Post Explaining Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Process

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June 30, 2024 – Los Angeles, California. Automotive Defense Specialists, a team of best-in-class defense attorneys focused on auto repair technicians and shop owners is proud to announce a new post explaining the basics of the Bureau of Automotive Repair citation process. Smog testing technicians and auto repair shop owners might try to appeal a citation on their own. As the post explains, however, working with an attorney may increase the opportunity for a successful appeal.

A Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Isn’t Final…You Can Appeal!
POSTED June 27, 2024

A Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Isn’t Final…You Can Appeal!

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The Bureau of Auto Repair has a job to do, and that’s to ensure SMOG and auto repair shops are following the rules for vehicle emissions standards under the Health and Safety Code . The BAR issues thousands of citations a year. In their zeal, a BAR investigator might cite a small SMOG testing and repair shop who are innocent of wrongdoing.

Smog Check Undercover Vehicles Are Like “Secret Shoppers” With Serious Biases
POSTED June 17, 2024

Smog Check Undercover Vehicles Are Like “Secret Shoppers” With Serious Biases

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You’ve probably heard of secret shoppers. Companies will many times hire people to visit a business with the intention of investigating the quality of service and goods. Understanding how a company’s “boots on the ground” customers see them is normally a good thing for the business.