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

Lee McDonald Comments Off

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?

Lee McDonald Comments Off

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 […]

A Letter from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Just a Minute Mr. Postman
POSTED March 14, 2016

A Letter from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Just a Minute Mr. Postman

Lee McDonald Comments Off

You’re probably heard that famous song, by the Marvelettes ‘Please Mr. Postman,’ and if not, you can watch it on YouTube, here. ย We all know the lyrics –

Bureau of Automotive Repair Citations: A Round Up
POSTED March 4, 2016

Bureau of Automotive Repair Citations: A Round Up

Lee McDonald Comments Off

As a law firm active in Bureau of Automotive Repair defense cases, we get a lot of inquiries from Station Owners who have received a so-called citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Now, if you have received one of these, you best action is to reach out for a consultation – as every situation […]

Automotive Defense Specialists, a top Law Firm Fighting Bureau of Automotive Repair Citations & Accusations, Issues Updated Blog Post
POSTED February 25, 2016

Automotive Defense Specialists, a top Law Firm Fighting Bureau of Automotive Repair Citations & Accusations, Issues Updated Blog Post

Lee McDonald Comments Off

Santa Monica, California – February 25, 2016. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys active against Bureau of Automotive Repair citations and accusations at https://automotivedefense.com/, is proud to announce an important update to a blog post on Interim Suspension Order Hearings, often called ‘ISOs’ in the industry. The law firm represents clients who […]

Bureau of Automotive Repair Actions: Q&A #5 โ€“ BAR97 vs. OIS
POSTED February 19, 2016

Bureau of Automotive Repair Actions: Q&A #5 โ€“ BAR97 vs. OIS

Lee McDonald Comments Off

As part of our on-going education of the California SMOG check and STAR program community, we’re publishing some short Q&A on various topics concerning possible Bureau of Automotive Repair issues. This post focuses on the controversy surrounding BAR97 vs. OIS.