ISO (Interim Suspension Orders) by the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Update, Summer 2016
POSTED June 21, 2016

ISO (Interim Suspension Orders) by the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Update, Summer 2016

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The Bureau of Automotive Repair is an agency of the California State Government, and as an agency, it loves to throw around acronyms and bureaucratize.

Automotive Repair Specialists Announces ‘Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Part 2’
POSTED June 15, 2016

Automotive Repair Specialists Announces ‘Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Part 2’

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June 15, 2016 – Santa Monica, California. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys defending against Bureau of Automotive Repair citations, accusations, and letters, is proud to announce the second part of its FAQ document on undercover cars in use by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. The first part was published in April, […]

The War of Words: Cars, Vehicles, Attorneys and Lawyers
POSTED June 7, 2016

The War of Words: Cars, Vehicles, Attorneys and Lawyers

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We attorneys are people who deal with words on a daily basis. If, for example, you have received a citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair, then we may be representing you in hearings in front of the Bureau. If you, as a station owner or technician, are not a person who is adept at […]

Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Cars – Q&A / Part 2 – BAR Undercover Vehicles
POSTED May 21, 2016

Bureau of Automotive Repair Undercover Cars – Q&A / Part 2 – 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. ย 

Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Milestone Announced by Automotive Defense Specialists on its Blog
POSTED May 15, 2016

Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation Milestone Announced by Automotive Defense Specialists on its Blog

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Santa Clara, California – May 15, 2016. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys defending against Bureau of Automotive Repair actions, is proud to announce an important milestone on its blog: five blog posts specifically addressing the issue of Bureau of Automotive Repair citations.

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, […]