BAR by the Numbers
Licensing Summary as of December 31, 2018
| License Type | Number of Registrants/Licenses |
|---|---|
| Automotive Repair Dealer | 36,449 |
| Smog Check Station | 7,138 |
| Brake Station/Lamp Station | 2,031 |
| Smog Check Inspector/Repair Technician | 23,268 |
| Brake Adjuster/Lamp Adjuster | 2,908 |
Complaint Trends for July — December 2018
| Trend | Total Received | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Repair and Performance Repair, diagnosis, cooling systems, fuel systems, etc. |
2,174 | 33% |
| General Repair and Maintenance Brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning/heat, etc. |
1,241 | 19% |
| Auto Body Auto body repair, auto glass, etc. |
1,027 | 15% |
| Other Motorcycle repair, improper lien sales, etc. |
594 | 9% |
| Transmission Automatic transmission, manual transmission/clutch, etc. |
579 | 9% |
| Smog Smog repair, test procedures, etc. |
435 | 6% |
| Used Car Transactions | 275 | 4% |
| Vehicle Warranty | 194 | 3% |
| Unlicensed Activity | 164 | 2% |