BAR by the Numbers

Licensing Summary (December 31, 2016)

License Type Number of Registrants/Licenses
Automotive Repair Dealer 36,383
Smog Check Station 7,447
Brake Station 1,040
Lamp Station 1,031
Smog Check Inspector/Repair Technician 24,737
Brake Adjuster 1,646
Lamp Adjuster 1,449

Complaint Trends (July-December 2016)

Trend Total Received %
Engine Repair and Performance
Repair, diagnosis, cooling systems, fuel systems, etc.
2,342 33%
General Repair and Maintenance
Brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning/heat, etc.
1,284 18%
Auto Body
Auto body repair, auto glass, etc.
988 14%
Transmission
Automatic transmission, manual transmission/clutch, etc.
687 10%
Smog
Smog repair, test procedures, etc.
588 8%
Other
Motorcycle repair, improper lien sales, etc.
561 8%
Used Car Transactions 233 3%
Unlicensed Activity 217 3%
Vehicle Warranty 170 2%

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