Don’t Try to Fight a BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) Decision on Your Own: It’s Not Worth It
POSTED April 30, 2020

Don’t Try to Fight a BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) Decision on Your Own: It’s Not Worth It

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If you are a SMOG technician or station owner and you receive a decision from the BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair), it is not a good idea to try and fight it on your own.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on California Bureau of Automotive Repair License Defense and Value of Attorney Representation
POSTED April 27, 2020

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on California Bureau of Automotive Repair License Defense and Value of Attorney Representation

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Santa Monica, California – April 27, 2020. Automotive Defense Specialists, a law firm that represents auto shop station owners and technicians who participate in California’s SMOG and/or STAR Programs for air quality, is proud to announce a new post on the value of an attorney in a possible auto license defense case.

Received a Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation? You May Have Rights in an Appeal
POSTED April 13, 2020

Received a Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation? You May Have Rights in an Appeal

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A citation isn’t anything more than an allegation by the government. It might be true. It might be false. It might be – who the heck knows?

As an Auto Repair Shop You May Need Help to Defend Yourself Against the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED April 5, 2020

As an Auto Repair Shop You May Need Help to Defend Yourself Against the Bureau of Automotive Repair

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It’s a tough old life being an auto repair shop in California. Difficult customers. Expenses such as rent and labor. Regulations. Yes, lots and lots of regulations!

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on Appealing a Bureau of Automotive Defense Decision
POSTED April 2, 2020

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on Appealing a Bureau of Automotive Defense Decision

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Santa Monica, California – March 31, 2020. Automotive Defense Specialists, a legal team of highly-trained SMOG shop defense attorneys, is proud to announce a post for March 2020. A technician or auto repair shop can receive a SMOG citation or STAR invalidation for many reasons.

If You Run a SMOG Shop in Los Angeles, You May Get a Visit From an Undercover Vehicle
POSTED March 30, 2020

If You Run a SMOG Shop in Los Angeles, You May Get a Visit From an Undercover Vehicle

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Running a SMOG shop or STAR station can be a hard-enough business on its’ own, but it can be even tougher when you have to deal with the Bureau of Automotive Repair.