BAR by the Numbers
Licensing Summary as of December 31, 2017
| License Type | Number of Registrants/Licenses |
|---|---|
| Automotive Repair Dealer | 36,448 |
| Smog Check Station | 7,354 |
| Brake Station | 1,038 |
| Lamp Station | 1,030 |
| Smog Check Inspector/Repair Technician | 24,033 |
| Brake Adjuster | 1,581 |
| Lamp Adjuster | 1,408 |
Complaint Trends for July - December 2017
| Trend | Total Received | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Repair and Performance Repair, diagnosis, cooling systems, fuel systems, etc. |
2,254 | 32% |
| General Repair and Maintenance Brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning/heat, etc. |
1,351 | 19% |
| Auto Body Auto body repair, auto glass, etc. |
1,034 | 15% |
| Transmission Automatic transmission, manual transmission/clutch, etc. |
618 | 9% |
| Other Motorcycle repair, improper lien sales, etc. |
599 | 8% |
| Smog Smog repair, test procedures, etc. |
495 | 7% |
| Used Car Transactions | 282 | 4% |
| Vehicle Warranty | 172 | 3% |
| Unlicensed Activity | 171 | 3% |