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Free ConsultationCalifornia offers numerous programs to help the public comply with the State’s environmental standards. Whether it’s improving energy efficiency or reducing air pollution, the State seeks to help people reduce their environmental and energy footprint. Many of these programs offer customers rebates and subsidies, along with a list of star-certified businesses. Star-certified companies are the […]
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 […]
Los Angeles, California – May 31, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm helping auto repair and SMOG shops vis-a-vis the Bureau of Automotive Repair, is proud to announce updated content for a Bureau of Automotive Repair license appeal. A team of defense attorneys could be the answer if a smog check station receives […]
You’ve probably heard of secret shoppers. Companies will many times hire people to visit a business with the intention of investigating the quality of service and goods. Understanding how a company’s “boots on the ground” customers see them is normally a good thing for the business.
As a SMOG technician in bustling Irvine, the daily hustle and bustle of servicing vehicles keep us on our toes.
Los Angeles, California – August 30, 2023. Automotive Defense Specialists, expert defense attorneys for California SMOG shops and technicians is proud to announce new content on so-called “Star Suspensions.” Yet losing a STAR certification could impact a hard-working SMOG shop or technician up to and including the loss of license.