The Bureau of Automotive Repair Fall, 2015 Newsletter: Just In Time
POSTED May 7, 2016

The Bureau of Automotive Repair Fall, 2015 Newsletter: Just In Time

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We keep a close eye on the Bureau of Automotive Repair as keen attorneys helping clients in actions vis-a-vis the Bureau. If you are a SMOG check station and/or participant in California’s STAR program, and you have any sort of issue with the Bureau, please feel free to reach out to us. Just call us, […]

FAQ on Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Cars Announced by Automotive Repair Specialists
POSTED April 27, 2016

FAQ on Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Cars Announced by Automotive Repair Specialists

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San Jose, California – April 27, 2016. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys defending against Bureau of Automotive Repair citations, accusations, and letters, is proud to announce an FAQ document on the undercover cars in use by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. These so-called ‘Bureau of Automotive Repair undercover vehicles‘ are a […]

Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Cars – Q&A / Part 1 – BAR Undercover Vehicles
POSTED April 22, 2016

Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Cars – Q&A / Part 1 – BAR Undercover Vehicles

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Editor’s Note. We get a lot of questions about the ‘Bureau of Automotive Repair’ undercover cars or undercover vehicles. Many SMOG station owners and/or STAR program participants don’t necessarily even know that the Bureau can (and does) send out ‘undercover vehicles’ to stations throughout California as part of sting operations. 

Undercover Cars Used by the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Some PDFs
POSTED April 14, 2016

Undercover Cars Used by the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Some PDFs

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It is relatively common knowledge among the SMOG check community that the Bureau of Automotive Repair conducts “sting” operations using undercover cars. Basically, a car may come into a SMOG Check or STAR participant station, and – unbeknownst to the technician and/or owner – this car isn’t really that of a consumer.

Received an Accusation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair? Check Google
POSTED April 7, 2016

Received an Accusation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair? Check Google

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The Bureau of Automotive Repair is, of course, charged with regulating California’s SMOG check and STAR program participant stations. If you are a station owner or technician, you probably already know that. Your encounters with the Bureau may have been limited to licensing issues.

YouTube Outreach by the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Who Knew?
POSTED March 21, 2016

YouTube Outreach by the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Who Knew?

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Social Media – the likes of Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and other so-called new media – are often thought of when it comes to media superstars like Taylor Swift or the cast of Saturday Night Live. Big retailers like REI, Target, or Gucci are also known to populate the media with photos, tips, tricks, and insider […]