BAR Advisory Group

BAR established the BAR Advisory Group (BAG) in 2001 to promote communication and collaboration between the Bureau, the automotive repair industry, education providers, and consumers. Under Business and Professions Code section 9880.4, pursuant to AB 1263 (Berman, Chapter 681, Statutes of 2023), the Legislature declares its intent that BAR continue the BAG to advise the Bureau on regulatory issues and programs affecting the automotive repair industry. The BAG meets quarterly and is comprised of volunteer representatives from various member associations and organizations.

2025 BAG Meetings

Meeting details and materials are posted 10 days in advance of the meeting date.

January 30
April 24
July 31
October 23

2024 BAG Meetings

Meeting Details	Agenda and Materials
October 17, 2024 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs Evergreen Hearing Room 2005 Evergreen Street Sacramento, CA 95815 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program Update California Emissions Warranty and Smog Check Informal Citation Conference and Remedial Training Cars for Schools CAP Overview and Update Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Storage and Towing Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers
July 18, 2024 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs Evergreen Hearing Room 2005 Evergreen Street Sacramento, CA 95815 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program Update 2024 Smog Check Reports California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Update Complaint Case Study Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Storage and Towing Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers
April 25, 2024 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs Evergreen Hearing Room 2005 Evergreen Street Sacramento, CA 95815 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update DMV Vehicle Dismantling Strike Team Presentation Cool Air Rebate Program Update Enforcement Licensing Modernization (ELM) Project Update Complaint Case Study Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Storage and Towing Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers
January 25, 2024 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update ARD Registration Renewal Requirements Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program Roll-Out Standards Development for Electric Vehicle Fluids and Coolants Future Testing of Pre-OBD II Vehicles California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Update Complaint Case Study Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics

2023 BAG Meetings

Meeting Details	Agenda and Materials
October 19, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Career Training in Transportation, Energy, Skilled Trades Cool Air Rebate Program Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Update Accusation Case Study Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Tear Down Disclosure Requirements for Automotive Repair Dealers / Watch workshop recording
July 20, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update License Printing Services Update Career Training in Transportation, Energy, Skilled Trades Clean Cities Program Cars for Schools Program Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update 2023 Smog Check Reports Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics
April 27, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Licensing Customer Service Update Translating BAR Licensure Examinations / Handout Citation Review Conference Overview Replacement Tire Efficiency Regulations Clean Truck Check Auto Shop Locator Update Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program / Watch workshop recording
January 26, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Unlicensed Activity Enforcement 2023 Sunset Review California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Update Complaint Mediation Case Study Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Automotive Repair Transaction Requirements / Watch workshop recording

2022 BAG Meetings

Meeting Details	Agenda and Materials
October 20, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 2 Hearing Room 1747 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Electronic Transactions Observations AB 471 Update Complaint Investigation Case Study California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Update Diesel Readiness Implementation Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics
July 21, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 2 Hearing Room 1747 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Storage Fee Referrals Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update BAR-OIS Computer Security Update STAR Program Changes 2022 Smog Check Performance Report Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Vehicle Safety Inspection / Watch workshop recording
April 20, 2022 CANCELED	N/A
January 27, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference Watch webcast recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update AB 471 Implementation Strategy California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Accomplishments and Forecast DMV/BAR Electronic Registration Renewal Enforcement Statistics Reporting Update Enforcement Statistics Quarterly Licensing Data: October-December 2021 Workshop: Citations for Automotive Repair Dealers / Watch workshop recording

2021 BAG Meetings

Meeting	Agenda and Materials	Webcast
October 21, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention and Outreach Complaint and Investigation Process (Case Study) Enforcement Statistics Update License Processing Data: July-September 2021 Workshops: Storage Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers Auto Body and Windshield Repairs	Meeting Recording Storage Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers Workshop Recording Auto Body and Windshield Repairs Workshop Recording
July 15, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update BAR-OIS Modified Software Implementation Update Smog Check Equipment Security and Fraud Prevention Update STAR Program Informal Hearing Process 2020 Smog Check Performance Reports Citation Service and Appeal Process Enforcement Statistics Update License Processing Data: January-March 2021 License Processing Data: April-June 2021 Workshop: Citation Program for Automotive Repair Dealers	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
April 22, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Zero Emission Vehicle Market Development Strategy Presentation California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Accomplishments and Forecast Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update “Cash-in-the-Can” Outreach Program Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Citation Program for Automotive Repair Dealers	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
January 28, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update 2020 – 21 Program Updates Automated License Plate Reader Presentation Automated License Plate Reader Policy “Cash-in-the-Can” Outreach Program Presentation Motor Vehicle Brake Friction Materials Presentation Investigation and Discipline Process Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update	Meeting Recording - Part 1 of 2 Meeting Recording - Part 2 of 2

2020 BAG Meetings

Meeting	Agenda and Materials	Webcast
October 22, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Airbag Recall Campaign Automotive Repair Citations Concept Presentation Smog Check Repair Assistance Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Smog Check Equipment and Fraud Prevention	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
July 16, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Auto Shop Locator Demonstration Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Project Update California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Enhancements Update Annual Smog Check Reports Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update Q3 Enforcement Statistics Update Q4	Meeting Recording
April 23, 2020 CANCELED	N/A	N/A
January 23, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834	Agenda 2019-20 Program Updates Legislation and Regulations Update Vehicle Safety Inspection Presentation Automotive Repair Dealer Inspection System (ARDIS) Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Transmission Fluid Specifications	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording

2019 BAG Meetings

Meeting	Agenda and Materials	Webcast
October 17, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update California Vehicle Inspection System Transition Project Update Operating and Enhancing the Cal-VIS Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Beyond Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Codes (PDTC) Implementation Update On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Vehicle Tampering Prevention Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Collision Repair Proposals	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
July 18, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update California Vehicle Inspection System Transition (CAL-VISTA) Project Update OBD Pre-Inspection Activity Presentation 2019 Smog Check Performance Report Station Wall License QR Code Demonstration Online Training Presentation Cars for Schools Update Enforcement Statistics Update	Meeting Recording
April 18, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update California Vehicle Inspection System Transition (CAL-VISTA) Project Update Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Codes (PDTC) Implementation Plan Product Labeling Regulations Case Processing Overview Enforcement Statistics Update Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Overview Workshop: Collision Repair Proposals	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
January 17, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1 Hearing Room 1625 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update California Vehicle Inspection System Transition (CAL-VISTA) Project Update 2018-19 Program Reviews Smog Check Program Update Enforcement Statistics Update DCA News and Updates Letter Workshop: Repair Assistance	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording

BAG Member Organizations and Representatives

American Automobile Association - Northern California
Bryan Pearson

Automobile Club of Southern California
Megan McKernan

Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association/Motorist Assurance Program
Jeff Cox

Automotive Service Councils of California
David Kusa

California Auto Body Association
Jack Molodanof

California Automotive Business Coalition
Bud Rice

California Automotive Teachers
Ruben Parra

California Automotive Wholesalers' Association
Ryan Pierini

California New Car Dealers Association
Anthony Bento

Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
Jeff Peevy

Personal Insurance Federation of California
Seren Taylor

Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association
Matthew Webb