Updated BAR guide provides updates and clarifications for repair shops

The Bureau of Automotive Repair has updated the Write It Right guide. The updated guide clarifies existing requirements and reflects new regulations.

View the updated Write It Right guide at www.bar.ca.gov/wir. Highlights of the updates include:

• Mobile repair invoices – An invoice for mobile automotive repairs must include the address or location where the repairs were performed.
• Tear down estimates – Estimates must describe the general area to be disassembled. An itemized list of every part to be removed is not required.
• Paint and materials costs – New guidance explains two acceptable ways to estimate paint and materials costs.