BAR by the Numbers
Licensing Summary as of June 30, 2017
| License Type | Number of Registrants/Licenses |
|---|---|
| Automotive Repair Dealer | 36,790 |
| Smog Check Station | 7,395 |
| Brake Station | 1,046 |
| Lamp Station | 1,033 |
| Smog Check Inspector/Repair Technician | 24,480 |
| Brake Adjuster | 1,624 |
| Lamp Adjuster | 1,433 |
Complaint Trends for January-June 2017
| Trend | Total Received | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Repair and Performance Repair, diagnosis, cooling systems, fuel systems, etc. |
2,360 | 33% |
| General Repair and Maintenance Brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning/heat, etc. |
1,182 | 17% |
| Auto Body Auto body repair, auto glass, etc. |
965 | 14% |
| Smog Smog repair, test procedures, etc. |
671 | 9% |
| Transmission Automatic transmission, manual transmission/clutch, etc. |
618 | 9% |
| Other Motorcycle repair, improper lien sales, etc. |
585 | 8% |
| Used Car Transactions | 320 | 4% |
| Unlicensed Activity | 239 | 3% |
| Vehicle Warranty | 196 | 3% |