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As part of its regulatory functions, BAR enforces the Automotive Repair Act (Act) (Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20.3, Section 9880, et seq) and related laws and regulations. Licensees have a responsibility and an obligation to comply with the Act and related laws and regulations.
the California Code of Regulations pertaining to Automotive Repair Dealers, Smog Check Stations and Technicians, and Brake and Lamp Stations and Adjusters
Here’s what the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) recommends: 1. Read and follow your owner’s manual. 2. Select a repair shop before you need one, but be sure it is registered with BAR. 3. Know your rights as a consumer. 4. Keep this guide in your car and refer to it before taking your car in for service.
Download our brochure to discover how our BAR-approved Automotive Repair Act Certification Training can help your repair facility comply with California laws, avoid fines, and improve customer satisfaction.
The Bureau strives to protect and serve California consumers by ensuring a fair and competitive automotive repair marketplace and administering a model motor vehicle emissions reduction program.
The Act mandated a statewide automotive repair consumer protection program, including the requirement that automotive repair dealers (ARDs) be registered and regulated by BAR.
Mediates automotive repair complaints, saving California consumers millions of dollars each year in the form of direct refunds, rework, and bill adjustments. Investigates and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate the law.