Posted on 6/22/2023
Under the new California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Citation and Fine Program, beginning July 1, 2023, the BAR will be able to issue citations and fines to automotive repair dealers (ARDs) for violations of the Automotive Repair Act, with fines potentially reaching up to $5,000 per violation. Here is a summary of the key information: The ARD who receives a citation for violations has the option to file an appeal to have the citation reviewed by a three-member panel composed of one representative each from the BAR, the public and the automotive repair industry. No attorney is required for the appeal process. ARDs cited for violations considered minor in nature have the option to complete remedial training by a BAR-certified remedial training provider. Successfully completing the training allows the ARD to prevent the public disclosure of the citation on the BAR’s website, where customers can view it. BAR considers nine (9) key factors* when ... read more
Posted on 6/21/2023
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Posted on 6/8/2023
The Near Me Radio Podcast's new episode titled "Impact on Automotive: The ASCCA's Annual Training Conference with Luke Murray" was released. The podcast is hosted by Ryan Burton from Leads Near Me and this episode features an interview with Luke Murray (Chair, ASCCA Education Training & Information Committee). In this episode, we have Luke Murray, a prominent figure in the ASCCA (Automotive Service Councils of California) and a seasoned automotive professional. This episode is called "Impact on Automotive: The ASCCA's Annual Training Conference with Luke Murray" and in it Luke shares his fascinating journey from starting as an apprentice in a BMW/Porsche specialty shop to becoming an instructor at WTI (World Pack Training Institute) and eventually joining Worldpac as a manager. His dedication to continuing education and his involvement with ASCCA's ETI Committee and the Annual Training Conference showcases his commit ... read more