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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.
When taking your vehicle to the shop for repairs or service, it’s important to know your rights. Under California’s Automotive Repair Act, you are entitled to: An estimate – Before beginning any repairs, the auto shop must provide you with an estimate showing the estimated price for parts and labor and obtain your authorization.
the California Code of Regulations pertaining to Automotive Repair Dealers, Smog Check Stations and Technicians, and Brake and Lamp Stations and Adjusters
The California Automotive Repair Act (CCRA) requires repair shops to use only new or certified rebuilt parts when performing repairs, and any used or aftermarket parts must be disclosed and approved by the customer in writing.
BAR was established within DCA in 1972 following enactment of the Automotive Repair Act (Act) of 1971. In response to consumer and industry concerns about fraud and incompetence in the automotive repair industry, the Act established BAR as the licensing and regulating authority over automotive repair dealers.
10 paź 2023 · California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 244, or the Right to Repair Act, into law, making it easier for owners to repair devices themselves or to take them to independent repair shops.
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) was created by SB 51 (Beilenson, Chapter 1578, Statutes of 1971) which established the Bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and codified the Automotive Repair Act (Act).
