BAR by the Numbers
Licensing Summary (June 30, 2016)
| License Type | Number of Registrants/Licenses |
|---|---|
| Automotive Repair Dealer | 36,806 |
| Smog Check Station | 7,492 |
| Brake Station | 1,050 |
| Lamp Station | 1,044 |
| Smog Check Inspector/Repair Technician | 25,461 |
| Brake Adjuster | 1,675 |
| Lamp Adjuster | 1,455 |
Complaint Trends - (January-June 2016)
| Trend | Total Received | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Repair and Performance Repair, diagnosis, cooling systems, fuel systems, etc. |
2,455 | 36% |
| General Repair and Maintenance Brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning/heat, etc. |
1,163 | 17% |
| Auto Body Auto body repair, auto glass, etc. |
860 | 12% |
| Smog Smog repair, test procedures, etc. |
654 | 9% |
| Transmission Automatic transmission, manual transmission/clutch, etc. |
642 | 9% |
| Other Motorcycle repair, improper lien sales, etc. |
551 | 8% |
| Used Car Transactions | 245 | 4% |
| Unlicensed Activity | 240 | 3% |
| Vehicle Warranty | 145 | 2% |