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Remedial training for shops and provider certification now available

Remedial training for shops and provider certification now available

By Staff/Wire Reports on February 23, 2022

BAR will host workshop to discuss proposed regulations reagrding violations of the Automotive Repair Act.

Bureau of Automotive Repair launches new ‘Auto Shop Locator’

Bureau of Automotive Repair launches new ‘Auto Shop Locator’

By Rob Merwin on August 19, 2020

New online search tool allows consumers to find licensed automotive repair dealers and identifies licensees that are on probation or subject of a pending accusation.

BAR charges nine Southern Californian smog check stations with fraud

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

Smog Check stations caught using 'clean gassing' to issue fraudulent certificates.

Partnership to provide Smog Check info for fleets without manual inspections, reducing downtime

By Staff/Wire Reports on November 18, 2020

Leveraging near real-time engine information processed through Geotab’s telematics device, BAR will receive Smog Check information for government fleet vehicles.

Upcoming CAA meetings in Long Beach and Escondido are rescheduled

Upcoming CAA meetings in Long Beach and Escondido are rescheduled

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

In light of the recent spread of COVID-19, the California Autobody Association's San Diego Chapter is postponing its Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) presentation on March 25.

Scam artists posing as DCA, local police, DEA or FBI target California businesses

By Staff/Wire Reports on May 27, 2020

Callers in fraud scheme may be "spoofing" DCA/board/bureau telephone numbers to make the calls appear to be coming from DCA or the board/bureau.

California launches new program to bring retired vehicles into classrooms

“We are excited to launch this new program,” says BAR Chief Patrick Dorais. “It is a great opportunity for schools to have the resources for students to get experience in automotive repair.”

California launches new program to bring retired vehicles into classrooms

By Staff/Wire Reports on January 30, 2020

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) new "Cars for Schools" program will provide retired vehicles to public high schools, community colleges, and regional occupation programs.