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Automotive Repair and Smog Check Contents BAR Continues Smog Check Licensing Restructure. . . . . . . . . 2 BAR Field Office Numbers. . . . . 2 Consumer Assistance Program Expands. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Advertising Malfunction Indicator Light Diagnosis. . . . . . 4 Revised Smog Check Program Inspection Procedures . . . . . . . . 5

News Fall 2010

Bureau of Automotive Repair Shuts Down Five Northern California Purrfect Auto Service Shops Investigation finds pattern of abuse and willful misconduct The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) suspended the Automotive Repair Dealership (ARD) registrations of five Purrfect Auto Service shops, effectively shutting them down temporarily, after an investigation found evidence of a pattern of abuse and willful misconduct. BAR sought, and was granted, an Interim Suspension Order (ISO) affecting four shops in Sacramento and one in Fairfield, all of which are suspected of numerous violations of the Automotive Repair Act. The alleged violations include charging for parts and/ or services that were not needed and in some cases not provided, making false or misleading statements, and departing from accepted trade standards. continued on page 4

Technician Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . 5 CAP Facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Smog Check Station Performance . . . . . . . . . 6 Violations in Clean Air Laws Result in Large Settlements. . . . 6 Ensure Proper Vehicle Diagnoses and Repairs. . . . . . . . 7 Green Station Recognition Program . . . . . . . . . 8 Disciplinary Actions. . . . . . . . . . 9 Quarterly Bureau Advisory Group Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Laws & Regulations Available Online. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Smog Check Citations. . . . . . . .12 Get on the BAR Mailing List. . . 15

A Message from Sherry Mehl, BAR Chief

Holding Government Accountable Through Transparency in Decision-Making Public participation and collaboration are keys to success Every year, policymakers in every level of government make decisions that affect practically every aspect of our lives — from the water we drink to the medical care we receive. The impact these decisions have on our pocketbooks and the quality of our lives is enormous. In a democracy such as ours, our collective success depends, in part, on government providing the public with information about policy changes under consideration. By making this information accessible, the public can effectively contribute ideas and expertise to help ensure successful implementation of these policies. With this in mind, the Bureau under my direction has posted a tremendous amount of information on our Web site, which is updated daily. The Web site was also redesigned continued on page 8

BAR Continues to Move Forward on Smog Check Licensing Restructure Regulations expected to be adopted in 2012 It’s often said that Smog Check stations and the technicians they employ serve as the face of the Smog Check Program. Consumers who patronize stations that employ technicians who can answer their questions, efficiently test a vehicle, and can successfully perform repairs are more likely to have a positive impression of the Smog Check Program and comply with the requirements of the law. With the needs and demands of the marketplace in mind, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has been working over the past year to develop a strategy to improve the existing structure for licensing Smog Check technicians without compromising vehicle emissions reduction goals. Conceptually, BAR seeks to implement a structure whereby a technician’s qualifications would be specific to the services for which they are licensed to provide, and stations would be able to choose the technicians whose qualifications best meets their needs. Licensing paths would be available for highly skilled and proficient technicians as well as for those with less experience. Part of the restructuring process involves soliciting public input and comments. BAR staff have held a number of workshops with industry representatives, licensees, business owners, and BAR-certified instructors and schools. Workshops were held throughout the state, including Marysville, Los Angeles, Hayward, and Sacramento. The reception to BAR’s proposal has been positive. Many industry representatives see it as a natural step that meets the needs of both the industry and the marketplace. There were, however, some concerns about the initial concept, and BAR responded with some revisions. For example, initially BAR wanted all repair technicians to have ASE A-6 A-8 and L-1 certification. Based on industry input, BAR added an education with experience option.  Also based on industry input, an inexperienced inspector candidate must pass a competency assessment to qualify for Smog Check training. Many of those who initially had concerns are now in favor of the plans. “I’m really excited about this proposal because we’ve heard so much from industry and technicians about having a licensing structure that reflects the needs of the marketplace,” notes Patrick Dorais, Deputy Chief of BAR. “The real beauty of this proposal is that it really does

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protect the consumer without compromising emissions reduction goals,” he adds. This restructuring proposal is important to technicians, businesses, and BAR. As such, public input is an important part of the process. You are encouraged to visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov to learn about the latest developments as they relate to this proposal. BAR expects to adopt regulations concerning this proposal in early 2012.

BAR Field Office Numbers

Bakersfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661.335.7400 Culver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310.410.0024 Fresno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559.445.5015 Hercules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510.964.3030 Placentia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714.961.7940 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 951.782.4250 Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916.255.4200 San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858.716.1025 San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408.277.1860 South El Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626.575.6934 South San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650.827.2074 Valencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661.702.6600

Other Helpful Numbers

BAR Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916.255.3145 Consumer Assistance Program . . . 866.272.9642 DCA Consumer Information Center . 800.952.5210 BAR Service Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866.860.8509 Parts Locator Service . . . . . . . . . . . 800.622.7733 Referee Scheduling Center . . . . . . . 800.622.7733 SGS Testcom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866.966.7664

Consumer Assistance Program Expands Motorists can now retire a vehicle at any time, for any reason Few programs are more important to California in removing unwanted, high polluting vehicles than the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Since its inception, CAP has retired thousands of vehicles, removing hundreds of tons of emissions from our air annually. Although the success of CAP is undeniable, continued success has been hamstrung by certain program requirements. Previously under CAP’s vehicle retirement option, eligibility to participate was limited to, among other things, consumers who owned a vehicle that failed a biennial Smog Check inspection. With the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 118 (Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), the rules for participating in vehicle retirement have changed. Effective August 2010, a consumer can retire a vehicle at any time and for any reason, as long as they meet program requirements. Vehicles no longer need to fail a biennial Smog Check inspection. Consumers can also retire a pre-1976 model year vehicle. These vehicles can be retired at one of over 30 dismantler sites under contract with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR).

BAR has also added a voucher component to CAP. Under this element of CAP, BAR notifies consumers of high polluting vehicles about their eligibility to receive either $2,000 or $2,500, depending on their annual income, toward the purchase of a lower emitting vehicle or transportation passes from a local transit district. Vouchers will be administered initially in the San Joaquin Pollution Control District and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Eventually, vouchers will be offered to consumers statewide. “CAP has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but it’s never been anything like this,” states Tonya Blood, CAP manager. “Retiring a vehicle and helping clean the air have never been easier. BAR’s commitment to clean air has never been greater. I’m really proud to be part of this effort,” she adds. BAR is promoting these changes by targeting consumers through BAR’s DriveHealthy campaign and the Web site. As always, consumers can submit an application for processing at any one of BAR’s 12 field offices. Applications are processed on the spot. To learn more about the changes to CAP, please visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov.

Consumer Assistance Program Overview Vehicle Retirement

Vouchers

Repair Assistance

No

No

Yes

On-cycle, off-cycle, pre1976 vehicles

Off-cycle and pre-1976 vehicles

On-cycle

Vehicle Must Be Continuously Registered for 24 Months in California 1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vehicles with Salvage Title Eligible or with GVWR in Excess of 10,000 Pounds Eligible

No

No

No

Vehicles Must Pass a Visual Inspection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vehicles Must Pass an Operational Inspection

Yes

Yes

No

$1,000

$2,000

$500

Low-Income Component

No

Yes

Yes

Low-Income Consumer Benefit Amount

N/A

$2,500

$500 2

Who Administers

BAR

Local Air Quality Districts

BAR

45,000

1,500

47,000

Annual Operating Budget

$46,139,000

$3,250,000

$19,009,000

Anticipated Start Date

August 2010

Fall 2011

N/A 3

Smog Check Required Who is Eligible

Benefit Amount

Estimated Annual Participation

Footnotes 1 Vehicles placed in non-operational status for 60 or fewer days may be eligible. 2 Low-income consumers must pay the initial $20 in repairs. Otherwise, consumers eligible to participate in the Repair Assistance option pay the first $100. 3 This program option is currently operational and remains unchanged.

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Advertising Malfunction Indicator Light Diagnosis The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has noticed an increase in the number of consumer complaints regarding auto repair shops that are advertising free or low-cost Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) diagnoses. Some shops use their scan tool to retrieve the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), then tell the customer that there is an additional charge to diagnose the problem. This is considered a “bait and switch” tactic because most vehicle malfunctions that will set an MIL cannot be diagnosed by simply retrieving and identifying the DTCs. For example, a simple misfire code might require a secondary ignition diagnosis, a fuel delivery diagnosis, and an engine compression/cylinder leak-down test. These advertisements also do not meet the minimum disclosure requirements for price advertising set forth in California law. Advertisements with the words “diagnosis,” “analysis,” “inspection,” or any other similar terms must follow the industry recognized diagnostic procedures necessary to determine the specific causes of the DTCs and then advise the customer. Shops that do not perform these procedures for the advertised price

should disclose that they will likely not identify the specific problem(s) that set the light. It is important to note that when a vehicle fails a smog inspection, only licensed Smog Check Test-and-Repair stations can perform the diagnoses and repairs, which must be performed by a licensed Smog Check technician.

Purrfect Auto Service Shops (continued from cover) “Maintenance services have become an increasingly important segment for the automotive repair marketplace,” said BAR Chief Sherry Mehl. “Unfortunately, it is also an area where consumers can easily fall prey to deceptive business practices. The Department aggressively works to find and shut down shops that are hurting both consumers and hard-working, law-abiding auto repair shops.”

The following are the names and addresses of the five shops involved:

The ISO followed numerous consumer complaints and an investigation in which BAR documented evidence of alleged violations. In addition, BAR obtained declarations from seven former employees confirming the business practices of the shops’ owner, Alabani, Inc.

>> Purrfect Auto Service #234 525 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95678

The Purrfect Auto Service stores have the right to an administrative hearing to contest the charges.

>> Purrfect Auto Service #229 2525 North Texas St., Fairfield, CA 94533

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>> Purrfect Auto Service #226 9701 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95827 >> Purrfect Auto Service #232 2344 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

>> Purrfect Auto Service #100 6800 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608

Revised Smog Check Program Inspection Procedures New procedures simplify the inspection process In January 2010, regulations were adopted that incorporated a revised Smog Check Inspection Procedures Manual. Some of the major changes are as follows: >> Diesel-powered vehicles that are model year 1998 and newer with a 14,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and less must be inspected biennially and during change of ownership. Inspections require a visual check of emissions control components, a visible smoke test, and an onboard diagnostic functional test. Additional details and training materials are available at www.smogcheck.ca.gov. >> Gasoline-powered vehicle visible smoke test: A BAR Snap Test sequence has been added to the gasoline

vehicle smoke test. The BAR Snap Test requires the technician to quickly push-and-release the accelerator pedal from the idle position to between 2,000 and 3,000 RPM, then immediately allow the engine to return to idle. >> Fill pipe restrictor test: The fuel tank fill pipe restrictor test and dowel gauge tool are no longer required. >> Deletion of the fuel cap test: The fuel cap functional test is no longer required on model year 2000 and newer vehicles. >> Deletion of the EGR functional test: The EGR functional test is no longer required on 1996 and newer model year vehicles. The Smog Check Inspection Procedures Manual and its accompanying publication, the Smog Check Reference Guide, may be downloaded from the Smog Check Web site at www.smogcheck.ca.gov, under the Industry tab.

CAP Facts

Technician Snapshot

A statistical look at the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)*

Test Results April through June 2010 # Tested

# Pass

April through June 2010 % Pass

519

307

59

6

55

36

90

—

—

106

84

105

50

Basic Area Technician EB Total

11

Brake Adjuster Class “A” Total

40

Brake Adjuster Class “B” Total

2

Brake Adjuster Class “C” Total

126

Lamp Adjuster Class “A” Total

211

6,879

Vehicles Repaired

Advanced Emission Technician EA Total

Vehicles Retired

15,980

Applications Processed at BAR Field Offices **

9,172

Emissions Reductions (average tons per year) Hydrocarbons

261.7

Oxides of Nitrogen

256.8

Carbon Monoxide ***

44.4

Disbursements Vehicle Retirement

$6,902,808.67

Vehicle Repairs

$6,574,017.38

TOTAL Disbursed

$13,476,826.05

* This analysis considers a vehicle repaired or retired upon BAR approval of a station or dismantler invoice for payment, rather than the actual date the vehicle is repaired or retired. ** This figure reflects the total number of CAP applications received and processed on the same day at BAR field offices. Most applications were processed while the consumer waited. *** Carbon Monoxide has been divided by 56 to reflect ARB estimates of the reactivity of . CO relative to other hydrocarbon compounds participating in the formation of ozone.

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Smog Check Station Performance April through June 2010 Licensed Station Type

Total

Test and Repair

Test-Only

Gold Shield

Number of Stations by Type

4,472

2,401

626

7,499

Percent

60%

32%

8%

100%

782,964

1,662,691

235,835

2,681,490

29%

62%

9%

100%

64,016

224,295

37,157

325,468

8.2%

13.5%

15.8%

12.1%

Initial Tests Performed Percent Initial Inspection Results Failed Percent

A Message from the California Air Resources Board

Violations in Clean Air Laws Result in Large Settlements Thousands distributed to community colleges and clean air fund The California Air Resources Board (ARB) distributed more than $86,000 to community colleges and a State clean-air fund in April 2010 as a result of settlements with companies that violated clean air laws. The violations included failure to conduct smoke inspection tests, comply with trash truck regulations, and install certified emissions reduction equipment on diesel engines. “Diesel emissions are a serious health threat to those who live — and work — near these vehicles,” said ARB Enforcement Chief James Ryden. “Compliance with state rules ensures that these emissions are kept in check. We’re glad that these settlements will benefit community colleges and clean-air research and education.” These settlements, totaling $86,100, will be distributed to the California Air Pollution Control Fund and the Peralta Community College District. The fund will receive $64,575 for projects and research to improve California’s air quality. The remaining $21,525 will go to the college district to fund emissions education classes conducted by participating California community colleges around the state.

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These settlements were the result of the following violations: >> Failure to properly inspect their diesel vehicles, as required by California law, between 2005 and 2009: • Eggelton Trucking of Temecula: $6,000 • Stidham Trucking Inc. of Yreka: $25,500 • Gill Brothers Trucking Inc. of Fresno: $7,000 • Drake Farms Trucking of San Luis Obispo: $7,500 >> Failure to properly inspect diesel-powered vehicles between 2007 and 2008 and neglecting to install proper emission-reduction devices, required by law: • California Waste Solutions of Oakland and San Jose: $6,500 • Eel River Disposal Company of Fortuna: $9,600 >> Installing illegal diesel exhaust retrofits on customer vehicles in 2007 and 2008: • Cummins West Inc. of San Leandro: $24,000 Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and over 40 other known cancer-causing compounds. In 1998, California identified diesel particulate matter as a toxic air contaminant based on its potential to cause cancer, premature death, and other health problems.

Ensure Proper Vehicle Diagnoses and Repairs — Check TSBs, SSMs and Recalls The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) routinely conducts post audit reviews of repairs performed by Gold Shield stations. In the course of conducting those reviews, BAR has determined that it is not uncommon for technicians to overlook Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), Special Service Messages (SSMs) and manufacturer recalls when diagnosing and repairing a vehicle. Failure to consult those resources can result in stations performing unnecessary and costly repairs.

as they relate to CAP repairs. (Please see the table below.)

To avoid this situation, BAR has identified some of the most commonly overlooked TSBs, SSMs, and manufacturer recalls

If you have questions, CAP technical staff is available to assist you and can be reached directly at 916.255.0719, extension 2.

Make

Model

Accord

Model Year

Prelude

Chevrolet

TSB 98-074

TSB 05-06-04007

This TSB provides information on diagnosing the root cause of poor engine performance, rough idle, stalls, engine cranks no start and possible P0300. The vent screens in the base become clogged causing excessive corrosion inside the distributor causing the misfire. The A/C line runs above the distributor and condensation drips onto it. This TSB later became recall 05500.

SSM DTC P0325 and P0330

Some codes will not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) causing a Smog Check failure and capture freeze frame data. These codes are not the direct result of an exhaust emissions failure and will not show on the emissions inspection system if they are the only code stored.

SSM DTC P0340

This code can be caused by the timing belt being off by two or more teeth. The diagnostic flow chart does not show this as a check and the last step in the diagnostic flow chart is to replace the ECM.

2001

Recall 963

Certain vehicles were inadvertently built without the evaporative canister purge orifice installed. This could cause drivability problems and/or emit HC and CO levels exceeding California emissions standards.

2002

Recall 02M01S6

Certain vehicles experience a failed tube mounted EGR pressure sensor. Ford has extended the warranty for this part two additional years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

1997-2001

Silverado

GMC

Sierra

Nissan

Various 1

1995-2002

Infiniti

Various 2

1995-2002

Mercury

Villager

1995-2001

Toyota

Dodge

Camry

Dakota

Description These vehicles utilize a ported type of EGR system wherein each cylinder has an individual port to feed the exhaust gas. When one or more of the ports become restricted or plugged, the remaining open ports are fed excess exhaust and can cause a misfire. Since exhaust gases are inert, they cause the cylinders with clear ports to be too rich. Hesitation, stumble, and high levels of HC and CO may cause an emissions failure.

2001-2003

Special Service Messages

TSB/SSM/ Recall

1990-1993

Honda Technical Service Bulletins

Remember, TSBs, SSMs and manufacturer recalls are available through major automotive information providers as well as manufacturer Web sites and should always be checked as part of the diagnostic process. Taking the time to perform a thorough and complete diagnosis and repair right the first time is in the best interest of your shop and customers.

1996-2004

Recalls Ford

Taurus

Footnotes 1 Nissan Pathfinder, 200SX, 240SX, Quest, Frontier, 300ZX, Maxima, Sentra, and Altima 2 Infiniti G20, I30, J30, Q45, and QX45

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Green Station Recognition Program The Bureau of Automotive Repair has partnered with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to recognize stations and shops that engage in environmentally-friendly practices as part of their normal business. These practices range from recycling used oil and coolants to using water-based parts cleaners instead of solvents. Participation in the program is voluntary and there are no fees to participate. If you would like to learn more about the Green Station Recognition Program, please visit www.smogcheck. ca.gov/greenstationprogram.

Holding Government Accountable

(continued from cover)

to make it easier to navigate through the information. The availability of this information helps to ensure that you — the stakeholder — understand the goals of this administration and hold us accountable for the decisions that we are making. Yet access to information means nothing if the public does not have an opportunity to share their ideas, expertise, and insight. That’s why I hold quarterly Bureau advisory group meetings. These meetings, which are open to the public, provide an excellent forum for consumers, industry representatives, and licensees to hear and discuss issues that may affect them. They also provide an opportunity to clarify and enlighten. Information about these meetings is posted on BAR’s Web site. I understand that schedule conflicts often prevent individuals from attending these advisory meetings. That’s why every year I accept dozens of invitations to speak at events sponsored by industry members, technical schools, and consumer associations. When I am unable to attend an event, I will send staff, many of whom are recognized leaders in the field of consumer protection and vehicle emissions reductions. If you have

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an event that would benefit from my presence or the presence of my staff, I encourage you to contact your local field office or my staff at 916.255.4300. The opportunity to learn about the Bureau and to share your ideas is not limited to advisory meetings and speaking engagements. Every year, Bureau staff work to develop regulations affecting various aspects of the Smog Check and automotive repair industries. Part of the regulatory development process often involves holding public workshops to discuss major regulatory initiatives. BAR has utilized these workshops to garner public input, most recently on a proposal to restructure the licensing of individuals under the Smog Check Program. The Bureau has held other workshops involving the testing of dieselpowered vehicles and implementation of a visible smoke test. Public input during these workshops was invaluable. Information about future workshops are always posted on BAR’s Web site and sent through electronic transmission notifications. The issue of transparency in government is something I take seriously. Suggestions for improving this transparency are always welcome.

Disciplinary Actions Northern California April 2010

Midas Auto Service Center (Be Glad Inc.), Modesto Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (Be Glad Inc.), Merced Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (Be Glad Inc.), Modesto Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (Be Glad Inc.), Turlock Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (Be Glad Inc.), Manteca Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Clovis Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Fresno Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Fresno Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Fresno Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), San Leandro Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Dublin Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Fremont Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Hayward Maurice Irving Glad, President

Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Concord Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Fremont Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Walnut Creek Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (M I Glad Inc.), Hayward Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (So Glad Inc.), San Jose Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (So Glad Inc.), San Jose Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (So Glad Inc.), San Jose Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (So Glad Inc.), Campbell Maurice Irving Glad, President Midas Auto Service Center (So Glad Inc.), San Jose Maurice Irving Glad, President Order: ARD is revoked. Pay BAR $260,000 for the costs of investigation and enforcement against respondent. (4/22/10)

May 2010

Deol Automotive Service, Hayward Piara S. Deol, Owner Order: ARD, Smog Check station, Brake station, and Lamp station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $30,296.16. (5/17/10) Piara Singh Deol, Union City Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/17/10)

Santa Clara Test Only, Santa Clara Richard J. Reyes, Partner Michael Reyes, Partner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $16,000.00 at the time of application for a new or reinstated license. (5/25/10) Luis Fernando Serrato, Greenfield Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/25/10) Oai C. Nguyen, San Jose Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/25/10) Smog Masters, Tae Matthew Grubbs, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $3,759.40 at the time of application for a new or reinstated registration or license. (5/25/10) Tae Matthew Grubbs, Citrus Heights Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/26/10) N & L Automotive, Fresno Earl Nicholas Rodriguez, Owner Order: ARD is revoked. (5/10/10)

June 2010

Master Glass Technicians, Inc., San Leandro Frank M. Montano, President Order: ARD is revoked. (6/2/10)

Healthy cars pollute less.

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Disciplinary Actions (continued) Southern California April 2010

Ricardo Bucio Bustamonte, Chula Vista Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. Pay BAR $22,373.98 if respondent applies for a new or reinstated license. (4/22/10) California Smog Shop & Auto Care, Ventura Santiago R. Lopez, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $7,500 upon issuance of a reinstated license. (4/26/10) Santiago R. Lopez, Oxnard Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. Pay BAR $7,500 upon issuance of a reinstated license. (4/26/10) Discount Auto Center, Riverside Mohammad Mosa, Owner Order: ARD, Smog Check Test-Only station, Lamp station, and Brake station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $4,500 at the time of application for a new or reinstated license. (4/22/10) Ferguson Auto Center, Garden Grove Craig Ferguson, Owner Order: ARD is revoked, stayed and placed on probation for three years. Smog Check station license is revoked. Pay BAR $10,000. (4/26/10) OJ Test Only Center, Montebello Oswaldo Sosa, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $9,471.76 prior to issuance of any new or reinstated license. (4/22/10) Pablo Alexander Sosa, Montebello Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (4/22/10) Otay Mesa Test Only (Spanquest Book Group Inc.), San Diego Juan Manuel Deleon (a.k.a. Juan Deleon), President Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $22,373.98 if respondent applies for reinstatement of their revoked registration or license or applies for a new registration or license. (4/22/10) Juan Manuel Deleon (a.k.a. Juan Deleon), San Diego Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (4/22/10)

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Purrfect Auto Service (Symar Enterprises, Inc.), Artesia Sunetta Syal, President Order: ARD is revoked, stayed, and suspended for five days and placed on probation for five years. Smog Check station license is revoked. Pay BAR $12,000.00 for the costs of investigation and prosecution. (4/19/10) Tampa Smog Test Only, Northridge Narinarat P. Kusupholnand, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $17,595.20 before applying for a new or reinstated license. (4/19/10) Paramesr Kusupholnand, Simi Valley Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist license is revoked. (4/19/10) TNT Smog, Morgan Hill Nga. T. Nguyen, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $7,000 at the time of application for a new or reinstated license. This amount shall not be reduced by the amount of $10,648.65 which was previously paid to BAR by respondent David D. Nguyen. (4/22/10) Tony Smog Test Only, North Hollywood Abelino Damas, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. (4/5/10) Abelino Damas, Lancaster Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (4/5/10) Daniel Lee Nelson, Rialto Technician, Brake Adjuster, Lamp Adjuster Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked, stayed, and suspended for thirty days and placed on probation for three years. (4/19/10) Order: Brake and Lamp Adjuster licenses are revoked. (4/19/10) Quintero Transmissions, Fontana Noel Quintero, Owner Order: ARD is revoked, stayed, and suspended for 30 days and placed on probation for three years. Pay BAR $6690.40 for the costs of investigation and prosecution. (4/19/10) Select Auto Repair, Bloomington Noel Quintero, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked, stayed, and suspended for 30 days and placed on probation for three years. Pay BAR $6690.40 for the costs of investigation and prosecution. (4/19/10) Order: Official Brake and Lamp station licenses are revoked. (4/19/10)

Technical Element Auto, Inc., Pomona Kashing Hui, President Order: ARD is revoked. Pay BAR $9,497.75 for the costs of its investigation and enforcement upon applying for a new or reinstated license. (4/19/10)

May 2010

Airport Smog, Oxnard Pouya Moalej, President Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $23,587.24 at the time of application for a new or reinstated license. (5/17/10) Mohammed Moalej, Sherman Oaks Technician Order: Advanced Emission specialist license is revoked, stayed, and suspended for three years. (5/17/10) Bellflower Smog #3, Long Beach Moufid Sultan, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $5,366.11 when applying for a new or reinstated ARD or Smog Check station license. (5/17/10) Fairco Smog, Venice Fadi Yassine, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $7,658.50 before applying for a new or reinstated license. (5/13/10) H.P. Auto & Trans Chan Pyo Hong, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $10,587.34 when applying for a new or reinstated license or registration. (5/24/10) Chan Pyo Hong, Rancho Cucamonga Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/24/10) Heriberto Lopez, Los Angeles Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license application is denied. (5/24/10) RPM Smog Shop, Compton Ramon Alberto Guzman, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked. (5/25/10) Ismael Correa-Reyes, Paramount Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/25/10) Jobanjit Singh, Bakersfield Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/17/10)

Disciplinary Actions (continued) Southern California (continued) Stop N Go Smog Test Only #6, Perris Giselle Martinez, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Pay BAR $10,000 when applying for a new or reinstated license and/or application. (5/17/10)

ES-1 Smog Station, San Diego Enrique Sanchez, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked. Respondents Enrique Sanchez and Victor Manuel Martinez shall pay BAR $10,000 for the costs of investigation. (6/1/10)

Juan Luis Jimenez, Perris Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (5/17/10)

Victor Manuel Martinez, San Diego Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. Respondents Victor Manuel Martinez and Enrique Sanchez shall pay BAR $10,000 for the costs of investigation. (6/1/10)

T & T Auto Smog Test Only Center, Oceanside Phuc Quoc Thai, Partner Hai Dinh Tran, Partner Order: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are suspended for 90 days, however, 80 days of the suspension are stayed and respondent is placed on probation for two years. Pay BAR $5,000 for its costs of investigation. (5/17/10) Hai Dinh Tran, San Diego Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is suspended for 10 days, however the entire suspension is stayed and respondent is placed on probation for one year. (5/17/10)

June 2010

Vinicio Gomez Aguayo, Long Beach Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist license is revoked. (6/1/10) Dung Trung Dao, Monterey Park Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist license application is denied. (6/01/10)

Thao Ngo, Oceanside Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. Pay BAR $10,349.02 prior to issuance of a new or reinstated license. (6/1/10) Rutr Smog Test Only, Los Angeles Roberto Arellano, Owner Order: ARD is permanently invalidated. Smog Check Test-Only station license is revoked. Pay BAR $11,903.09 or lesser amount ordered by BAR at such time and in such manner as directed. However, BAR shall credit against these costs any amounts paid by respondent to BAR as restitution in Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BA358129. (6/21/10) Roberto Arellano, Los Angeles Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked. (6/21/10)

3M Auto Center Inc., Fullerton Fakhrey Ayad Habashi, President Order: The applications for ARD and Lamp and Brake station licenses are granted. (6/28/10) Ventura Gas & Smog Station (K & K Capital Investment, Inc.), OXNARD Mohammad Khodayari, President Order: ARD is invalidated, stayed, and placed on probation for two years. Smog Check Test-Only station license is revoked. (6/21/10) Mohammad Khodayari, Oxnard Technician Order: Advanced Emission Specialist license is revoked. (6/21/10) Masis Yegikian, Tujunga Technician Order: Pay BAR $5,440 before the effective date of the decision by the Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs. When respondent presents proof to BAR that he meets all of the current requirements for an Advanced Emission Specialist technician license and successfully completes the current license examination, respondent shall be issued an Advanced Emission Specialist Technician license, which will be automatically revoked. The revocation will be stayed and respondent’s license will be placed on probation for three years. Pay BAR the $5,344.73 remaining balance (after reimbursement of the $5,440 prior to the effective date of the Director’s decision) of the full amount of cost recovery ordered in Case No. 79/03-16 (i.e. $10,784.73). (6/1/10)

Song Carburetor, Long Beach Kwang Jyon Song, Owner Order: ARD is revoked. (6/1/10)

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Smog Check Citations APRIL - JUNE 2010 Name

Address

City

ZIP

ARD No.

BAYSIDE SMOG II

2201 W 10TH ST

ANTIOCH

94509

ARD246758

Amount $500

A QUICK SMOG TEST CENTER

13945 VAN NUYS BLVD

ARLETA

91331

ARD247073

$2,000

FOUR STAR VILLAGE AUTO

401 TRAFFIC WY

ARROYO GRANDE

93420

ARD227451

$500

VALLEY SMOG

1017 EAST BEAR MT BLVD

ARVIN

93203

ARD257584

$500

GARCES CIRCLE SMOG

1330 GOLDEN STATE AVE

BAKERSFIELD

93301

ARD241368

$500

A BANNING SMOG TEST & REPAIR

1630 WEST RAMSEY ST

BANNING

92220

ARD257064

$500

AFFORDABLE SMOG

1312 SANTA FE DR

BARSTOW

92311

ARD244444

$2,000

BELLFLOWER SMOG

9250 ARTESIA BLVD

BELLFLOWER

90706

ARD247072

$1,000

IN AND OUT SMOG TEST ONLY

18842 VALLEY BLVD

BLOOMINGTON

92316

ARD240269

$500

J M TEST ONLY

18730 8TH ST

BLOOMINGTON

92376

ARD259833

$500 $1,500

STANTON SMOG TEST ONLY

8008 COMMONWEALTH AVE

BUENA PARK

90621

ARD242280

FAIRVIEW AUTO

3025 W OLIVE AVE

BURBANK

91505

ARD252899

$500

BURBANK SMOG CHECK TEST ONLY

1403 WEST BURBANK BLVD

BURBANK

91506

ARD256659

$1,000

CHAVEZ SMOG CHECK

110 W 7TH ST

CALEXICO

92231

ARD253725

$500

CALIMESA TEST ONLY

905 CALIMESA BLVD

CALIMESA

92320

ARD250820

$500

SMOG CHECK ONLY

1955 E DAILY DR

CAMARILLO

93010

ARD199334

$1,000

KT SMOG TEST ONLY

10243 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD

CHATSWORTH

91311

ARD245799

$1,000

SMOG ZONE

12365 CENTRAL AVE

CHINO

91710

ARD253788

$500

MIKE’S AUTO REPAIR & SMOG

300 E ST

CHULA VISTA

91910

ARD218704

$500

CANYON TEST ONLY SMOG CENTER

501 TELEGRAPH CANYON RD

CHULA VISTA

91910

ARD259317

$500

KINGS SMOG TEST ONLY STATION

1012 S. LONG BEACH BLVD

COMPTON

90221

ARD205646

$1,000

SMOG CENTER

2241 MONUMENT BLVD

CONCORD

94520

ARD220146

$500

CORNERSTONE SMOG TEST ONLY

1661 SUPERIOR AVE

COSTA MESA

92627

ARD237492

$500

AUTO SMOG CHECK CENTER 1

1464 GRAVES AVE

EL CAJON

92021

ARD251795

$500

SMOG EXPRESS

588 S 4TH ST

EL CENTRO

92243

ARD251731

$500

IMPERIAL VALLEY SMOG SHOP

1450 WEST COMMERCIAL AVE

EL CENTRO

92243

ARD258796

$500

EL TORO SMOG STATION II

101 N 8TH ST

EL CENTRO

92243

ARD249210

$500

FIGUEROAS AUTO SHOP

701 W MAIN ST

EL CENTRO

92243

ARD214730

$500

ROSA PANTER SMOGS

490 STATE ST

EL CENTRO

92243

ARD252901

$500

EL DORADO HILLS 76

1020 SARATOGA WY

EL DORADO

95762

ARD259683

$500

SUPER SMOG CENTER

2603 MERCED AVE

EL MONTE

91733

ARD231211

$1,000

A PLUS SMOG TEST ONLY CENTER

2204 DURFEE AVE

EL MONTE

91732

ARD252590

$500

ENCINITAS GAS AND SMOG

310 ENCINITAS BLVD

ENCINITAS

92024

ARD168732

$500

PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE

318 A EL CAMINO REAL

ENCINITAS

92024

ARD222342

$500

EDDIE’S SMOG

944 WEST MISSION AVE

ESCONDIDO

92025

ARD214939

$1,000

PACIFIC AUTO REPAIR CENTER

521 W 9TH AVE

ESCONDIDO

92025

ARD222141

$500

MAK’S SMOG

11100 FAIR OAKS BLVD

FAIR OAKS

95628

ARD243399

$500

SMOG BROS

143 AMMUNITION RD

FALLBROOK

92028

ARD250296

$1,000

SPEEDEE OIL CHANGE & TUNE

6604 FOLSOM-AUBURN RD

FOLSOM

95630

ARD173634

$500

CITY SMOG

37503 GLENMOOR DRIVE

FREMONT

94536

ARD229291

$1,000

1ST CLASS AUTOMOTIVE

12042 KNOTT ST

GARDEN GROVE

92841

ARD259595

$500

AA SMOG TEST ONLY

12001 VALLEY VIEW ST

GARDEN GROVE

92845

ARD254410

$1,000

QUIK SMOG

22326 MISSION BLVD

HAYWARD

94541

ARD229440

$1,000

4 STROKE SMOG

2492 WHIPPLE RD

HAYWARD

94544

ARD249446

$500

HESPERIA SMOG TEST ONLY

17465 MAIN ST

HESPERIA

92345

ARD239203

$1,500

IN AND OUT TEST ONLY CENTER

3265 GAGE AVE

HUNTINGTON PARK

90255

ARD252440

$1,000

VINNIE’S GERMAN AUTO SERVICE

301 W WHITTIER BLVD

LA HABRA

90631

ARD236156

$1,000

GEARHART’S GARAGE INC

184 S MAIN ST

LAKE ELSINORE

92530

ARD076030

$500

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Smog Check Citations (continued) APRIL - JUNE 2010 Name

Address

City

ZIP

ARD No.

A V AUTO DIAGNOSTIC & SMOG

43941 DIVISION ST

LANCASTER

93535

ARD189272

Amount

D & V TEST ONLY

555 WEST AVE

LANCASTER

93534

ARD211637

$500

HI DESERT FUEL & SMOG TEST

44358 NORTH 10TH ST

LANCASTER

93534

ARD256595

$2,000

LITTLEROCK SMOG TEST ONLY

7853 PEARBLOSSOM HWY

LITTLEROCK

93543

ARD258009

$500

ROBERTSON GOMEZ AUTOMOTIVE

803 EAST OCEAN AVE

LOMPOC

93436

ARD256870

$500

LOU’S CHEVRON SERVICE

1100 EAST OCEAN AVE

LOMPOC

93436

ARD126819

$500

PERRY’S AUTO PARTS & SERVICE

113 SOUTH F ST

LOMPOC

93436

ARD164815

$1,000

BUN SMOG TEST ONLY

901 EAST PACIFIC COAST HWY

LONG BEACH

90806

ARD260248

$1,000

MARINA AUTO SERVICE & TIRE

12970 W WASHINGTON BLVD

LOS ANGELES

90066

ARD163585

$1,000

SI SE PUEDE TEST ONLY

6545 N FIGUEROA ST

LOS ANGELES

90042

ARD256212

$500

$500

VICTOR SMOG CHECK

5000 S NORMANDIE AVE

LOS ANGELES

90037

ARD240041

$2,500

H AND S AUTOMOTIVE

#5 12TH ST

MARYSVILLE

95901

ARD243539

$2,000

WORLD BRAKE PARTS & SERVICE

4100 W MISSION BLVD

MONTCLAIR

91763

ARD181420

$500

BEST VALLEY SMOG & AUTO REPAIR

23952 ALESSANDRO BLVD

MORENO VALLEY

92553

ARD257362

$1,000

CERTIFIED AUTO CARE

16540 RAILROAD AVE

MORGAN HILL

95037

ARD230140

$500

AMERICAN AUTO CARE TIRES

26440 JEFFERSON AVE

MURRIETA

92562

ARD257989

$1,000

ACE SMOG CENTER #2

2957 HAMNER AVE

NORCO

92860

ARD241261

$1,000

WELLS SMOG

11407 SATICOY ST #A

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

91605

ARD244564

$1,000

TONY SMOG TEST ONLY

6031 LANKERSHIM BLVD

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

91606

ARD258202

$1,000

LANKERSHIM TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE

7963 LANKERSHIM BLVD

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

91605

ARD214599

$1,000

YOSEMITE SMOG & ELECTRIC

40683 HIGHWAY 41

OAKHURST

93644

ARD254870

$2,500

CHRIS & GEORGE’S AUTO REPAIR

2520 WEST ST

OAKLAND

94612

ARD173287

$1,000

ONE STOP SMOG CHECKS

4867 OLIVEHURST AVE

OLIVEHURST

95961

ARD219275

$1,000

AUTOCRAFT

6326 MAIN AVE

ORANGEVALE

95662

ARD233029

$500

ADVANCED SMOG TEST ONLY

12630 OSBORNE ST

PACOIMA

91331

ARD236584

$2,000

VIP SMOG TEST ONLY

13364 VAN NUYS BLVD

PACOIMA

91331

ARD254966

$500

ADVANCED SMOG TEST ONLY

12630 OSBORNE ST

PACOIMA

91331

ARD236584

$1,000

6TH STREET SMOG

38702 6TH ST EAST

PALMDALE

93550

ARD251667

$500

SMOG ALL

3505 E PALMDALE BLVD

PALMDALE

93550

ARD225167

$1,000

CALIFORNIA SMOG CHECK CENTER

1215 E PALMDALE BLVD

PALMDALE

93550

ARD183650

$500

A SMOG TEST ONLY INC

415 PETALUMA BLVD

PETALUMA

94952

ARD232533

$500

AUTOTECH SMOG AND REPAIR

3655 B CHUCKWAGON WY

PLACERVILLE

95667

ARD209689

$500

JIM’S AUTOMOTIVE

1412 BROADWAY BLVD

PLACERVILLE

95667

ARD222312

$500

A R J SMOG TEST ONLY

1596 WEST MISSION BLVD

POMONA

91766

ARD259827

$500

SMOG TEST CENTER

250 S TOWNE AVE

POMONA

91766

ARD210966

$500

SMOG BUSTERS TEST ONLY

1705 LUGONIA AVE

REDLANDS

92374

ARD239103

$1,000

TRAN’S AUTO REPAIR

610 BROADWAY ST

REDWOOD CITY

94063

ARD225762

$500

ALAN TEST ONLY

2627 MIDDLEFIELD RD

REDWOOD CITY

94063

ARD240608

$1,000

SMOG STOP

18545 TOPHAM ST #D

RESEDA

91335

ARD233328

$1,000

ED SMOG TEST ONLY

7052 RESEDA BLVD

RESEDA

91335

ARD242656

$500

UNITED SMOG CHECK INC

649 WEST ELK HORN BLVD

RIO LINDA

95673

ARD259470

$1,000

AUTOMOTIVE EXPRESS SMOG

3301 CHICAGO AVE

RIVERSIDE

92507

ARD249616

$500

TEST ONLY CENTER OF MAGNOLIA

9407 MAGNOLIA AVE

RIVERSIDE

92503

ARD255941

$500

AUTLAN AUTO REPAIR

3761 ARORA ST

RIVERSIDE

92501

ARD226977

$500

Z AND T TEST ONLY

6094 MISSION BLVD #A

RIVERSIDE

92509

ARD234019

$500

M & T SMOG

7525 INDIANA AVE

RIVERSIDE

92504

ARD259289

$500

GO 2 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

700 RIVERSIDE AVE

ROSEVILLE

95678

ARD245720

$500

ROSEVILLE RADIATOR

832 ATLANTIC ST

ROSEVILLE

95678

ARD162902

$500

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Smog Check Citations (continued) APRIL - JUNE 2010 Name

Address

City

ZIP

ARD No.

SMOG BUSTERS

3995 DOUGLAS BLVD

ROSEVILLE

95661

ARD260431

TEST ONLY CENTER

1100 S NOGALES ST #B

ROWLAND HEIGHTS

91748

ARD245179

$500

K B SMOG CENTER

8545 UNSWORTH AVE #B

SACRAMENTO

95828

ARD235816

$2,000

HI TECH AUTO CARE

6939 POWER INN RD

SACRAMENTO

95828

ARD231104

$500

NATOMAS AUTOMOTIVE INC

35 GOLDENLAND CT

SACRAMENTO

95834

ARD253765

$1,000

QUICK STOP SMOG & MORE

3091 MARYSVILLE BLVD

SACRAMENTO

95815

ARD220425

$500

HIGH TECH AUTO REPAIR

257 S MT VERNON AVE

SAN BERNARDINO

92410

ARD195182

$500

HIGHLAND TEST ONLY

1057 WEST HIGHLAND AVE

SAN BERNARDINO

92405

ARD224682

$1,000

A & A AUTO CARE

505 W BASELINE

SAN BERNARDINO

92410

ARD226437

$500

IN & OUT SMOG

702 W 2ND ST

SAN BERNARDINO

92410

ARD221425

$500

CALIFORNIA AUTO SMOG TEST

2206 N CABRERA ST

SAN BERNARDINO

92411

ARD245010

$500

UNIVERSAL TIRE SMOG & MUFFLER

826 EAST BASELINE AVE

SAN BERNARDINO

92410

ARD240069

$1,000

HAZARD CENTER AUTO MART

7698 FRIARS RD

SAN DIEGO

92108

ARD184086

$500

LUBRIMART TUNEMART

4101 CONVOY ST

SAN DIEGO

92111

ARD148957

$500

SMOGPROS

1550 MORENA BLVD

SAN DIEGO

92110

ARD202869

$1,000

UNIVERSAL TEST ONLY

1412 SAN FERNANDO RD

SAN FERNANDO

91340

ARD253966

$500

R P M COMPLETE AUTOCARE

160 RUSS ST

SAN FRANCISCO

94103

ARD256571

$1,000

MONTEREY AUTO SERVICE

590 MONTEREY BLVD

SAN FRANCISCO

94127

ARD233871

$1,000

SPEEDEE OIL CHANGE & TUNE

1825 E CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY

SAN JOSE

95121

ARD187895

$2,000

SMOG DEPOT #1

755 SAN MARCOS BLVD

SAN MARCOS

92078

ARD253922

$1,000

SAN PABLO AUTO SMOG CHECK

3363 SAN PABLO DAM RD

SAN PABLO

94806

ARD240118

$500

J & D AUTO REPAIR

1675 CONTRA COSTA

SAND CITY

93955

ARD096990

$1,000

SANTA ANA VALERO

220 W 17TH ST

SANTA ANA

92706

ARD259425

$500

JULIO & SONS AUTO SERVICE

1205 W 5TH ST

SANTA ANA

92703

ARD122427

$500

ASC AUTO SMOG CENTER

2414 W 17TH ST

SANTA ANA

92706

ARD237555

$2,000

RICARDO’S AUTO REPAIR

119 N BUSH ST

SANTA ANA

92701

ARD224516

$1,000

E & J AUTOMOTIVE

221 N RUSSELL

SANTA MARIA

93458

ARD245739

$500

GRIMALDOS AUTO SMOG

1130 W MAIN

SANTA MARIA

93458

ARD252326

$500

ACCU TUNE & BRAKE

421 SANTA ROSA AVE

SANTA ROSA

95404

ARD258699

$500

GS SMOG INC

4020 DUROCK RD #2

SHINGLE SPRINGS

95682

ARD241785

$500

LAMBERTS 76

899 BROADWAY

SONOMA

95476

ARD247441

$500

SMOG PROS

2420 WATERLOO RD

STOCKTON

95205

ARD252948

$500

ENVIRO SMOG TEST ONLY

2373 NORTH WILSON WY

STOCKTON

95205

ARD257760

$500

ALL SMOG TEST ONLY

8731 1/2 LANKERSHIM

SUN VALLEY

91342

ARD249810

$1,000

DINO’S SMOG TEST ONLY

12909 SAN FERNANDO RD

SYLMAR

91342

ARD209379

$500

SMOG TEST ONLY CENTERS

50 SKYLINE DR

THOUSAND OAKS

91362

ARD243758

$1,000

AB MOBIL SMOG TEST ONLY CENTER

13872 RED HILL AVE

TUSTIN

92780

ARD257732

$1,000

SMOG PROS

24233 CREEKSIDE RD

VALENCIA

91355

ARD226951

$1,000

ADVANCED SMOG

3215 SONOMA BLVD

VALLEJO

94590

ARD260456

$500

SMOG MASTER

15650 SHERMAN WY

VAN NUYS

91406

ARD215658

$1,000

STATE SMOG

7530 VAN NUYS BLVD

VAN NUYS

91405

ARD200973

$1,000

EAGLE SMOG CHECK

14855 MAGNOLIA BLVD

VAN NUYS

91403

ARD246290

$500

AYA SMOG & AUTO REPAIR CENTER

6710 VAN NUYS BLVD

VAN NUYS

91405

ARD232315

$500

MAIN STREET SMOG TEST ONLY CENTER

3059 EAST MAIN ST

VENTURA

93003

ARD223672

$500

CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

2549 E THOMPSON BLVD

VENTURA

93003

ARD186406

$500

SMOG EXPRESS AND REPAIR

14860 1/2 7TH ST

VICTORVILLE

92392

ARD235065

$1,000

SALLY’S AUTO CENTER

14543 HESPERIA RD

VICTORVILLE

92392

ARD229370

$500

OFFICIAL SMOG STATION

1813 MT DIABLO BLVD

WALNUT CREEK

94596

ARD256766

$500

14

Amount $500

Smog Check Citations (continued) APRIL - JUNE 2010 Name

Address

City

ZIP

ARD No.

DIABLO MOUNTAIN VALLEY SMOG

699 YGNACIO VALLEY RD

WALNUT CREEK

94596

ARD232770

Amount $2,000

CENTRAL VALLEY AUTO SERVICE

830 SEVENTH ST

WASCO

93280

ARD225435

$500

WASCO AUTOMOTIVE & SMOG

1633 HWY 46

WASCO

93280

ARD238627

$500

A PLUS AUTO SERVICE

45-A 15TH ST

WEST SACRAMENTO

95691

ARD242828

$500

FIDS SMOG & TUNE

1048 SOULE ST

WEST SACRAMENTO

95691

ARD216403

$500

UPTOWN SMOG TEST ONLY

7718 GREENLEAF AVE

WHITTIER

90602

ARD258135

$1,000

ALL AMERICAN SMOG TEST ONLY

20104 SATICOY ST

WINNETKA

91306

ARD252211

$500

PAYLESS SMOG

81 PERCY AVE

YUBA CITY

95991

ARD253443

$1,000

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PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SACRAMENTO, CA PERMIT NO. 00761 10240 Systems Parkway Sacramento, CA 95827

BAR Executive Staff Sherry Mehl, Chief Patrick Dorais, Deputy Chief Smog Check, Engineering and Operations Kristin Triepke, Deputy Chief Field Operations and Enforcement Andrew Collada, Deputy Chief Consumer Assistance, Licensing and Administrative Support

Career Opportunities at BAR BAR is continually recruiting to fill a variety of entry-level, journey, and management positions throughout the state. Vacancies exist for Program Representatives, who are responsible for enforcing the laws that protect consumers. The first step for starting a state career is to take an examination. BAR now offers continuous examinations online 24/7. Upon completion of the exam, candidates receive their scores immediately. Based on their exam results, candidates can apply for a vacancy. Candidates who score well may then be contacted for a hiring interview. For information on examinations and career opportunities at BAR, please visit us online at www.smogcheck.ca.gov and click the “Careers at BAR” link.

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