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Los Angeles, California – September 29, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a team of lawyers working both administrative and criminal law in California vis-à-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce updated content on criminal issues.
You’ve been running your smog check station like a pro. You’ve got regulars. You’ve invested in good tech. You’ve been part of the STAR program—maybe for years. Then, one day, you receive a STAR suspension notice from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Now what? Let’s break it down. I’ll explain what the STAR program […]
You’re halfway through a busy Tuesday, juggling customers, parts orders, and that one tech who keeps forgetting to close repair orders. Then you check your mail—and bam. A crisp, official-looking envelope from the Bureau of Automotive Repair. You open it, and there it is: a citation. Just what you needed. If you’re like most smog […]
Los Angteles, California – July 30, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm that defends auto repair and SMOG shops against California’s powerful Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce new content for those in the anti-pollution industry.
Technicians are called upon daily to ensure that California vehicles are conforming to emissions standards – making a significant difference in protecting the environment and keeping the air clean.