You Can Be a STAR Auto Technician, but Still Threatened With Loss of Your STAR Certification
POSTED May 14, 2022

You Can Be a STAR Auto Technician, but Still Threatened With Loss of Your STAR Certification

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“Gen Z” seems to have grown up with the idea that everyone is a โ€œstarโ€. You know, โ€œparticipation trophiesโ€ and all that jazz?

When You Are Involved in Anything to Do With the Law, You May Need a Lawyer
POSTED May 5, 2022

When You Are Involved in Anything to Do With the Law, You May Need a Lawyer

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Running an auto repair shop, or even working as a technician, is not without it’s dangers. Many a time you can be sued by a customer who is unhappy about something such as a repair that they feel has not been carried out correctly.

If Something Is Appealing, Itโ€™s Good – but Maybe Not Appealing a Bureau of Automotive Repair Decision
POSTED April 30, 2022

If Something Is Appealing, Itโ€™s Good – but Maybe Not Appealing a Bureau of Automotive Repair Decision

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All of us Californians have things that appeal to us. It could be California avocados. It could be a glass of Merlot or Chardonnay from the Napa Valley. It could be watching tennis. It could be gardening. It could be Penelope Cruz or Denzel Washington or other Hollywood Actors. The list goes on.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Post on Handling a Bureau of Automotive Repair Argument
POSTED April 22, 2022

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Post on Handling a Bureau of Automotive Repair Argument

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San Francisco, California – April 22, 2022. Automotive Defense Specialists, a team of best-in-class defense attorneys for SMOG technicians and auto repair shops is proud to announce a new post about arguing with a decision by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. The post details some of the challenges that hard-working “working class” technicians may face when confronting well-educated and well-paid state attorneys.

‘Unbelievable’ Fact about California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED April 8, 2022

‘Unbelievable’ Fact about California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair

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Yes, this is scary. Well, it may not be scary to most people. In fact, the majority of people actually couldnโ€™t care less. However, if you work in the auto repair or SMOG shop business in California from Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Diego to Sacramento, it should worry you very much indeed.

You May Not Like Arguing, but With a California Regulatory Agency like the Bureau of Automotive Repair, Itโ€™s a Different Matter
POSTED April 4, 2022

You May Not Like Arguing, but With a California Regulatory Agency like the Bureau of Automotive Repair, Itโ€™s a Different Matter

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Arguing with someone is not something that any sane person actually wants to do, but unfortunately, life happens, and there are times when it cannot be avoided. This is particularly true in the case of the auto repair and SMOG station business, whether you are the owner or a technician.