What to Do After a Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation in Los Angeles
POSTED September 30, 2026

What to Do After a Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation in Los Angeles

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Being a SMOG technician or auto repair shop owner in Los Angeles can be rewarding. When a SMOG station receives a Bureau of Automotive Repair citation, however, it can be serious.

Facing a Bureau of Automotive Repair Suspension? What California SMOG Technicians Should Know
POSTED September 29, 2026

Facing a Bureau of Automotive Repair Suspension? What California SMOG Technicians Should Know

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A Bureau of Automotive Repair citation can risk a SMOG tech years of hard work. A notice from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) could prevent inspections and jeopardize a technician’s license.

Automotive Defense Announces Post on How to React to Bureau of Automotive Repair Suspension
POSTED September 28, 2026

Automotive Defense Announces Post on How to React to Bureau of Automotive Repair Suspension

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Los Angeles, California – September 21, 2026 – Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm representing SMOG Check stations, technicians, and auto repair facilities, is proud to announce a new guide focused on how to respond to a so-called

Plan for a Bureau of Auto Repair Suspension in Advance
POSTED September 2, 2026

Plan for a Bureau of Auto Repair Suspension in Advance

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Forecasting is a natural part of running a business. Businesses of every size reach out to a CPA to find out how to mitigate losses and leverage returns. The consultant can help review tax obligations and revenue streams, but there’s more.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Article on ADAS Calibration, Documentation and Liability
POSTED August 31, 2026

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Article on ADAS Calibration, Documentation and Liability

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Los Angeles, CA – August 20, 2026 – Automotive Defense Specialists, attorneys defending auto repair shops and technicians against the Bureau of Automotive Repair in California, is proud to announce a new post on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS.

Los Angeles Smog Stations Take the Heat and Keep Working
POSTED August 29, 2026

Los Angeles Smog Stations Take the Heat and Keep Working

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For those of us who work in air-conditioned rooms during the hottest months in Los Angeles, we don’t know how lucky we are. And we can’t relate to the added demands of smog testing and auto repair technicians.