BAR 97 Citations – Simple Ideas about a Complex Problem with the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED July 17, 2015

BAR 97 Citations – Simple Ideas about a Complex Problem with the Bureau of Automotive Repair

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Updated: February 16, 2016 (We’re hearing reports of citations for using the old machine (using BAR 97 instead of the OIS new system), which are now being used to invalidate STAR even though the BAR originally said they would not use it to invalidate STAR).

Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusation – Why An Attorney Can Be Useful
POSTED July 14, 2015

Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusation – Why An Attorney Can Be Useful

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The Bureau of Automotive Repair as part of its mission is constantly on the lookout for what it perceives to be violations of California’s SMOG Check / STAR program.

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Attorneys, Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Expansion into Criminal Law
POSTED June 29, 2015

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Attorneys, Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Expansion into Criminal Law

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Automotive Defense Specialists, led by William Ferreira, a top Bureau of Automotive Repair defense attorney , is proud to announce expansion into criminal law for cases involving the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Attorneys, Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Upgrades to Social Media Strategy
POSTED May 31, 2015

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Attorneys, Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Upgrades to Social Media Strategy

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San Diego, California – May 31, 2015. Automotive Defense Specialists, led by William Ferreira, a top Bureau of  Automotive Repair defense attorney, is proud to announce enhancements to the firm’s social media strategy.

Failure to Use OBD Inspection System (DAD – Data Acquisition Devices)
POSTED May 27, 2015

Failure to Use OBD Inspection System (DAD – Data Acquisition Devices)

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Here’s a news alert.  You may already know that the Bureau of Automotive Repair issued a letter on January 7, 2015 , that, beginning March 9, 2015, SMOG check stations must use an OBD inspection system to test the following vehicles:

Going Social as We Follow the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED May 18, 2015

Going Social as We Follow the Bureau of Automotive Repair

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Everyone these days is ‘going social.’ Nowadays, law firms like ourselves need to use social media to a) follow events as they happen, and b) communicate with clients and potential clients.