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California Bureau of Automotive Repair January 26 Workshop to Examine Automotive Repair Transaction Requirements

January 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will host a public workshop Thursday, January 26 at 2 p.m. (PST) to discuss automotive estimate, authorization, invoice, and records retention requirements. The workshop will consist of a Bureau presentation regarding the statutory and regulatory requirements of these processes, followed by an open discussion with automotive repair industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Regulations, Webinars

California BAR to Examines Vehicle Safety Inspection Regulations to Address Salvage-Titled Vehicles

July 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will host a second public workshop to discuss regulation development for the proposed vehicle safety inspection and certification program. AB 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021) requires BAR to establish by January 1, 2024, a vehicle safety inspection and certification program for salvage-titled vehicles. At a minimum, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Safety Inspection, Salvage

California Assembly Bill Expands Inspection of Safety Components, Allows BAR to Capture Industry Certifications

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill changes rebuilt salvage vehicle inspection process and allows BAR to establish a process to prevent disclosure of non-fraud related enforcement actions if auto repair dealer completes specific remedial training. Auto industry groups are celebrating the passage of California Assembly Bill 471 that will expand the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems and revise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, legislation

California BAR Encourages Licensees to Take Advantage of COVID-19 Tax Relief and Grants Available to Business Owners

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized new tax relief and grants to businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is encouraging licensees to determine their eligibility for relief, which includes the following: Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 The Governor will direct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Coronavirus, Grants, Sales Tax, Tax

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Launches Program to Repurpose Clunker Cars in the Classroom

February 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

BAR Vehicle Donation Program

California high schools and community colleges will receive up to 350 vehicles a year to support technical education programs. The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) new Cars for Schools program provides retired vehicles to public high schools, community colleges, and regional occupation programs, offering students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in auto and collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Proposes New Collision Repair Regulations

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Collision Repair Regulations

Regulator proposes revised definitions for OEM and non-OEM crash parts, require equipment and information necessary to repair vehicle, mandate OEM repair specifications. At a regulatory workshop held April 18 in conjunction with its quarterly advisory committee meeting, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair detailed several proposed changes to collision repair regulations in the state. Among […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures, Regulations

California Department of Insurance Finds Use of Opt-OEM and Alt-OEM Designations Unfair Claims Practice

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Feeley CAA Interview

DOI joins with California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair to prohibit use of parts terms. CollisionWeek interviews Don Feeley, Interim Executive Director of the California Autobody Association. In a letter dated October 8 to the California Autobody Association (CAA), the California Department of Insurance (DOI) responded to questions by the repair association regarding the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Estimating Systems, Interview, Regulations

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Accuses Two Collision Repair Shops of Fraud

June 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facility in Merced accused of insurance fraud. Sacramento body shop accused of defrauding customers. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it has filed accusations of fraud against two collision repair centers. An accusation against FH & Sons Auto Body & Paint, a registered auto body shop located in Merced, Calif., has been […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuit

California BAR Revokes Two RV Collision Repair Shop Licenses for Fraud

September 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bureau of Automotive Repair logo

Bakersfield body shops ordered to pay close to $125,000 in investigative costs and legal fees. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair announced it has revoked the licenses of DM Collins Inc., dba DC’s RV Center of Bakersfield, for fraud and making untrue or misleading statements. The Order of Revocation, which took effect September 13, was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Insurance Fraud

California Autobody Association Collaborates with CCC to Help Collision Repairers Meet State Regulations

August 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Association (CAA) announced it has completed a successful collaboration with CCC Information Services, helping California collision repairers meet state repair regulations as set by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Through the collaboration, CAA provided CCC with the most common compliance issues their membership encounters, and CCC developed a comprehensive set […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Autobody Association, CCC

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