Category: bureau of automotive repair

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

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.

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.

Update on the class action STAR Litigation.

AB 2065: An act to amend Section 9880.1 of the Business and Professions Code,  relating to professions and vocations.

We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of citations issued by the BAR. Due to the structure of the STAR Program regarding directed vehicles; the fact that a citation will forbid stations from participating in STAR for one year and…