STAR Program by the Bureau of Automotive Repair – a List of Resources
POSTED July 15, 2017

STAR Program by the Bureau of Automotive Repair – a List of Resources

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The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s STAR Program is controversial, to say the least.  According to the Bureau, “STAR stations are Smog Check stations that meet higher performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Some STAR stations are licensed to perform only tests, while others are licensed to perform both tests and repairs.

STAR Program Technicians and Citations
POSTED July 7, 2017

STAR Program Technicians and Citations

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Many of our clients are station owners, who have been involved in California’s SMOG program since its inception way back in the 1970s. Everyone takes great pride in working together to protect the Golden State from the problem of air pollution. Those who are old enough to remember the 1960s and 1970s may remember what […]

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Update on Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Invalidation Information
POSTED June 28, 2017

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Update on Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Invalidation Information

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June 28, 2017 – San Diego, CA. Automotive Defense Specialists, California lawyers defending auto repair shops and technicians against the Bureau of Automotive Repair, are proud to announce an important update to their information page on Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR invalidations. Many SMOG stations and participations in California’s STAR program receive a significant portion […]

Defending Yourself Against California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED June 20, 2017

Defending Yourself Against California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair

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California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair can seem very intimidating to the average STAR Program participant, SMOG station, or technician.

California SMOG Check Attorney, William Ferreira of Automotive Specialists Announces Blog Post on Smog Check Simulator Problem
POSTED June 14, 2017

California SMOG Check Attorney, William Ferreira of Automotive Specialists Announces Blog Post on Smog Check Simulator Problem

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May 31, 2017 – San Francisco, California. Automotive Defense Specialists and lead attorney William Ferreira are proud to announce an important ‘open letter’ concerning an emerging problem in California’s SMOG check industry, the problem of illegal simulators.

More On Attorney or Lawyer? Actions Speak Louder than Words with the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED June 5, 2017

More On Attorney or Lawyer? Actions Speak Louder than Words with the Bureau of Automotive Repair

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Everything on the Internet seems up for debate these days.