Regulations Update
The following regulatory actions are under development. For more information on regulation proposals or to learn about future opportunities for public participation, visit the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) website.
Mobile Automotive Repair Dealer Advertising
BAR is working with automotive repair industry stakeholders to address Internet advertising of unlicensed repair service on various websites. In addition to consumer complaints, BAR enforcement staff continuously monitor public advertising forums
to track the growing number of unlicensed individuals and businesses reaching consumers. After identifying unlicensed activity, BAR coordinates with law
enforcement agencies to conduct sting operations throughout the State.
In 2014, the Bureau began posting on its website a list of citations issued to individuals and businesses found performing repairs without a valid automotive repair
dealer (ARD) registration. Nearly 500 citations have been issued since regulations adopted …
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