What does the Bureau of Automotive Repair do?

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), part of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), serves Californians through effective regulation of the automotive repair and Smog Check industry.

How do I file a complaint with the California Bureau of Auto repair?

If you have questions about the status of your complaint, please contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair, Complaint Intake Unit, by mail at 10949 North Mather Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, by phone at (855) 837-7985, or by fax at (916) 464-3405.

How do I file a complaint against a car dealership in California?

The following agencies may assist with your complaints:

  1. New Motor Vehicle Board (nmvb.ca.gov)
  2. Department of Consumer Affairs (dca.ca.gov)
  3. California Courts (Small Claims Court) (courts.ca.gov)
  4. Better Business Bureau (bbb.org)

Do you need a license to be a mechanic in California?

Thankfully throughout the State of California, a good auto technician is not required to have a license to repair vehicles! However, just because there is no structured or national criteria does not mean virtually all technicians are equally skilled for a job in an automobile repair shop.

How do I file a complaint against a dealer in California?

What is the California lemon law?

The California Lemon Law (Civ. Code, § 1793.2 et seq.) protects you when your vehicle is defective and cannot be repaired after a “reasonable” number of attempts. The Lemon Law applies to most new vehicles purchased or leased in California that are still under a manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty.

Do mechanics have to warranty their work in California?

A repair shop is not required by law to guarantee its work, but many shops do. If a guarantee or warranty is provided, it shall be in writing and a legible copy shall be delivered to the customer with the invoice itemizing the parts, components, and labor represented to be covered by such guarantee.

What can you do if you get scammed by a car dealership?

If the dealership is creating false or deceptive advertisements, you’ll want to file your complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or FTC. However, for issues such as errors in your auto-loan or contract agreement, you’ll want to file your complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau instead.

Is it illegal to work on your own car in California?

In a nutshell, the ordinance prohibits car and homeowners from performing complex repairs on their vehicles, in your own garages.

What is minimum wage for a mechanic in California?

California Autobody Association: “Reminder that effective January 1, 2020, the minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees will increase to $13.00 per hour. The minimum wage for employers with 25 or fewer employees will increase to $12.00. (SB 3 of 2017) Local minimum wage may be higher.”