Resources on Checking, Improving, or Fighting the Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Scores or STAR Invalidation
Every quarter, the Bureau of Automotive Repair issues the STAR program scores for Automotive Repair Dealers and Smog Check stations throughout California. Many stations are informed that they have failed STAR, and are going to be invalidated. In other words, the Bureau is going to revoke their STAR program certificate.
STAR Certification Under Review? STAR Scores are Out in California
The new STAR scores have been issued by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. As the new STAR scores are out, and many facilities – auto repair shops, SMOG check stations, and individual technicians – are running to check out their scores, there are two comments that might make your heart sink.
Fighting the Bureau of Automotive Repair: The Need for an Expert Witness
Many times in a case, whether it be a Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusation or a Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation, there are some cases I advise clients to use an expert witness, specifically a Bureau of Automotive Repair Expert. The reason?
Follow Up Pass Rate and the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Complex Issues
The ‘follow up pass rate’ by the Bureau of Automotive Repair has potential problems. Blog post by Bureau of Automotive Repair attorney expert William Ferreira. One would think that there were no myths in the land of the Bureau of Automotive Repair, but one would be wrong.
Similar Vehicle Failure Rate: Potential Problems
The ‘similar vehicle failure rate’ by the Bureau of Automotive Repair has potential problems. Blog post by attorney expert William Ferreira. Many people land on our website, or inquire about our BAR defense attorney services, when they are confused about various technical issues that have caused them to be issued a ‘STAR Certification’ invalidation notice.
Estimating STAR Invalidation Notices via PRA (Public Record Act)
As the Bureau of Automotive Repair is a public agency of the state of California, and as such is required to release some data on its activities. We keep a close eye on available public records, as this indicates changes in regulatory behavior and increases (or decreases) in invalidations.