Star Certificate Invalidation Letters and the ability to keep STAR During Appeal
POSTED November 21, 2013

Star Certificate Invalidation Letters and the ability to keep STAR During Appeal

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I need to inform you about this process, a process, which if handled correctly, will not only ensure continued STAR certification for at least several months, but possibly indefinitely, meaning no loss of STAR Certification.

Protecting Yourself From Technicians Who Pass Undercover Cars with a defect
POSTED November 18, 2013

Protecting Yourself From Technicians Who Pass Undercover Cars with a defect

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We’ve written extensively about Citations in the past – STAR implications, additional undercover operations, the “new” hearing process, why citations need to be fought, and how to fight citations.

STAR Certification Invalidation Letters
POSTED October 29, 2013

STAR Certification Invalidation Letters

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A discussion of the STAR Certification Invalidation procedures including relevant code sections and thoughts.

The Issue with Bureau’s “One-Year Suspension” Stipulated Settlements
POSTED April 22, 2013

The Issue with Bureau’s “One-Year Suspension” Stipulated Settlements

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The issues surrounding the Bureau of Automotive Repairs “One Year Suspension” Stipulated Settlements and why they should be avoided.

Update on Dismissal of STAR Class Action
POSTED January 11, 2013

Update on Dismissal of STAR Class Action

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At this time, the efforts to stop the STAR Program, via a class action lawsuit, will be redirected towards other potentially viable alternatives.  Please read the following for an explanation as well as some details of our efforts of the past ten months.

Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Denial and Appeal
POSTED December 18, 2012

Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Denial and Appeal

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A recent rash of star denial letters have been delivered to shops over the last few weeks. These letters contain important information regarding the process for appealing the Denial of STAR Certification.