Responding to a Citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Think Twice!
POSTED August 7, 2016

Responding to a Citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Think Twice!

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You are probably a hard-working guy or gal, in the automotive repair industry. You might be a technician, who works for someone else, or you might be a station owner. Regardless, you are a person who lives off of your wits, and has to go to work every day to serve the Almighty Dollar.

Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Page Update Announced by Automotive Repair Specialists
POSTED July 30, 2016

Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Page Update Announced by Automotive Repair Specialists

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Santa Barbara, California – July 30, 2016. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys defending against Bureau of Automotive Repair citations, accusations, and letters, is proud to announce that it has updated its informational page on Bureau of Automotive Repair citations to be used by the general public.

Go It Alone or Ask for Professional Help vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair?
POSTED July 23, 2016

Go It Alone or Ask for Professional Help vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair?

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Human psychology is not always the most rational. Anyone who deals with the psychological elements of human nature, such as psychologists as well as attorneys, teachers, or even persons who engage in marketing, will tell you that people are often what is called predictably irrational.

Tips on Promoting Your California SMOG Station
POSTED July 14, 2016

Tips on Promoting Your California SMOG Station

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Although most of our blog has to do with serious issues regarding the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, from time to time we think it is advisable to touch base with some of our station owners and regular blog readers on some other issues of importance to smog stations in this great state.

Understanding the STAR Program – It’s Not Important, Until it Is
POSTED July 7, 2016

Understanding the STAR Program – It’s Not Important, Until it Is

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According to the Bureau of Automotive Repair, the STAR Program is “The STAR Program is a certification program for both Test-Only and Test-and-Repair Smog Check stations that wish to certify directed and gross-polluting vehicles. STAR Test-and-Repair stations also must provide repair assistance services under BAR’s Consumer Assistance Program.”

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on ISO (Interim Suspension Order) Problems vis-a-vis Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED June 27, 2016

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on ISO (Interim Suspension Order) Problems vis-a-vis Bureau of Automotive Repair

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June 25, 2016 – Sacramento, California. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys defending against Bureau of Automotive Repair citations, accusations, and letters, has announced an important post to its blog on ISO (Interim Suspension Order) problems vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair.