Bureau of Automotive Repair Actions: Q&A #2 – Administrative Law vs. Criminal Law
POSTED December 21, 2015

Bureau of Automotive Repair Actions: Q&A #2 – Administrative Law vs. Criminal Law

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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 some of the interconnections between “administrative law” and “criminal law” issues.

Automotive Defense Specialists Releases Q&A Series on Bureau of Automotive Repair Criminal Issues
POSTED December 14, 2015

Automotive Defense Specialists Releases Q&A Series on Bureau of Automotive Repair Criminal Issues

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Sacramento, CA – December 14, 2015. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys with expertise in Bureau of Automotive Repair criminal cases, is proud to announce the launch of a five-part Q&A series on its blog concerning issues surrounding the Bureau of Automotive Repair actions against SMOG check and STAR program participating stations […]

Bureau of Automotive Repair Actions: Q&A #1 – Potential Criminal Actions
POSTED December 7, 2015

Bureau of Automotive Repair Actions: Q&A #1 – Potential Criminal Actions

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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.

Car Manufacturers in the USA: Some Short History
POSTED November 30, 2015

Car Manufacturers in the USA: Some Short History

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We work with auto repair shops, SMOG check technicians and participants in the Bureau of Automotive Repair‘s STAR program, not just because we recognize the opportunity to help people stand up for their rights in legal proceedings against a government regulatory agency but also because – quite frankly – we love cars. America has had […]

Bureau of Automotive Repair Update: Bar97 Machine vs. OIS Machine Confusion
POSTED November 18, 2015

Bureau of Automotive Repair Update: Bar97 Machine vs. OIS Machine Confusion

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Many SMOG stations and STAR Program participants are expressing concerning over the regulatory environment between theย BAR97 machineย and the newer OIS (On-board Diagnostic Inspection System) machine, especially controversy as to when each machine is required to be used. In some situations, the Bureau of Automotive Repair can express concerns about the proper or improper use of […]

Fun Facts about Rancho Cordova
POSTED November 17, 2015

Fun Facts about Rancho Cordova

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The FBI has its Quantico, the White House has its Washington, and the Bureau of Automotive Repair has its Rancho Cordova. That’s the official residence of the agency we deal with day-in and day-out as we help auto repair shops and SMOG check technicians stand up for their rights.