You Canโ€™t Overturn a BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) Problem on Your Own. You Need a Specialist Attorney
POSTED October 25, 2019

You Canโ€™t Overturn a BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) Problem on Your Own. You Need a Specialist Attorney

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One query that we get very often is about โ€œstop the STAR programโ€. It is not surprising that many STAR station owners are unhappy about it and want to stop the STAR program.

If You Receive a Citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair, You Must Not Ignore It
POSTED October 25, 2019

If You Receive a Citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair, You Must Not Ignore It

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If you are in the automotive repair business, you are subject to inspection from the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

If You Receive an Action from The BAR You Must Fight It
POSTED October 5, 2019

If You Receive an Action from The BAR You Must Fight It

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Being a SMOG technician in California is not the easiest job in the world. There are so many things that you have to do, and so many rules and regulations, that it is easy to overlook something, quite unintentionally of course.

Many SMOG Techs are not Inclined to Fight, but you MUST fight the BAR
POSTED September 30, 2019

Many SMOG Techs are not Inclined to Fight, but you MUST fight the BAR

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Many SMOG techs and station owners – probably the large majority โ€“ are reluctant to get into a fight. We might be out driving somewhere, and someone insults or threatens us, but we turn the other cheek.

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Limitations on Defense for Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusations
POSTED September 27, 2019

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Limitations on Defense for Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusations

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Santa Monica, California – September 27, 2019. Automotive Defense Specialists, a legal team skilled in supporting auto repair shops and SMOG technicians in California is proud to announce a new approach to handling so-called Bureau of Automotive Repair “accusations.”

A Citation From the Bureau of Automotive Repair May Require an Attorney
POSTED September 6, 2019

A Citation From the Bureau of Automotive Repair May Require an Attorney

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When you run a SMOG shop it seems that you are under constant threat from the Bureau of Automotive Repair. From the point of view of someone in your business, it would appear that the BAR is constantly out to โ€œgetโ€ you one way or another.