When You Own and Run a Smog Station, It Is No Easy Job
POSTED October 4, 2021

When You Own and Run a Smog Station, It Is No Easy Job

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If you own a SMOG station, whether in Los Angeles or in Truckee, you have a pretty hard job. It can be hot, it can be dirty, and the customers aren’t exactly “happy” that you have to SMOG their vehicle. And they are even more unhappy when you have to fail it because thereโ€™s an issue.

If Something Goes Wrong in an Auto Repair Shop It Can Mean Big Trouble
POSTED October 2, 2021

If Something Goes Wrong in an Auto Repair Shop It Can Mean Big Trouble

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When you run an auto repair shop anywhere in California you have a dilemma. If your technician repairs the car correctly – everyone is happy. But if something goes amiss – whether or not it’s your fault (that’s up for investigation) – then the customer can get angry.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Online Interview with Attorney William Ferreira on Auto Repair and Smog Shop Defense Issues
POSTED September 28, 2021

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Online Interview with Attorney William Ferreira on Auto Repair and Smog Shop Defense Issues

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Los Angeles, California – September 28, 2021. Automotive Defense Specialists, a team of best-in-class defense attorneys for the SMOG and auto repair industry is proud to announce a new online interview. Lead attorney William Ferreira spoke with Racket & Wrench Magazine about the challenges facing those who might confront the state regulatory agency, or Bureau of Automotive Repair.

If You Own an Auto Repair Shop in California, It Can Be a Thankless Task
POSTED September 11, 2021

If You Own an Auto Repair Shop in California, It Can Be a Thankless Task

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Oh boy! And you thought it was a great idea to run an auto repair shop in California. It was going to be profitable, and a great way to earn a living.

Donโ€™t get us wrong. Youโ€™re right.

However, there are certain issues when you run an auto repair shop and they are (1) the customers and (2) the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

If You Receive a STAR Invalidation, You Need to Appeal It
POSTED September 1, 2021

If You Receive a STAR Invalidation, You Need to Appeal It

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The STAR program in California’s smog industry is the “creme de la creme,” that is the “best of the best.” It’s the state’s way to really โ€œup the gameโ€ for both consumers who need SMOG certificates and shops that want to provide them.