California’s Automotive STAR Program Can Make or Break a Test Shop if an Invalidation Is Received
POSTED January 3, 2023

California’s Automotive STAR Program Can Make or Break a Test Shop if an Invalidation Is Received

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If you run a business or are a technician in the auto repair/test industry, you cannot stop the STAR program. It is the top level of the Bureau of Automotive Repair legislation on SMOG in California.

If You Receive a Star Invalidation from California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair, You Need to Move Fast!
POSTED January 2, 2023

If You Receive a Star Invalidation from California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair, You Need to Move Fast!

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When you are in the auto repair / SMOG shop sector you are running a business which is highly regulated. Let’s face it: there is nothing really wrong with that because we need to keep the air that we breathe as fresh as possible. But overseeing all the regulations is the Bureau of Automotive Repair, and it can cause serious problems for auto technicians and SMOG shop owners.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Updated Video Content on Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusations, Citations, and More
POSTED December 22, 2022

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Updated Video Content on Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusations, Citations, and More

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Los Angeles, California – December 22, 2022. Automotive Defense Specialists, a law firm defending the SMOG and auto repair community from the Bureau of Auto Repair is proud to announce a new video page. The page provides visual and audio tools for SMOG repair shops and technicians fighting Bureau of Automotive Repair actions.

Are You a STAR at What You Do? Of Course, You Are a STAR Smog Station.
POSTED December 15, 2022

Are You a STAR at What You Do? Of Course, You Are a STAR Smog Station.

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Are you a star? Well, “star” can mean many things such as SUPERSTAR. Think Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and a whole lot more.

A SMOG Tech Can Earn a Really Good Living, but There Is a Downside
POSTED December 5, 2022

A SMOG Tech Can Earn a Really Good Living, but There Is a Downside

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Training to be a SMOG technician in California can be a great way of making a living. You can undertake a course that you can complete in as little as ten weeks provided that you pass the necessary exams, and once you have done so you can apply for jobs in the industry.

The Difficult Truths of the SMOG Industry
POSTED December 2, 2022

The Difficult Truths of the SMOG Industry

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Working as a SMOG technician can have its’ rewards, but there can also be problems that are not faced by many other types of business. Just to begin with you have the customers!