BAR Advisory Group
The BAR Advisory Group (BAG) was established to increase the level of communication between BAR, the automotive repair industry, and stakeholders. BAG is an informal, voluntary membership group that meets quarterly to provide input to the chief on BAR programs.
2023 BAG Meetings
Meeting details and materials are posted 10 days in advance of the meeting date.
2022 BAG Meetings
2021 BAG Meetings
2020 BAG Meetings
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 102 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 102 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 102 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 102 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 Members
- Louis J. Anapolsky, Knox, Lemmon & Anapolsky, LLP
- Nikki Ayers, California Automotive Business Coalition
- Gary Conover, California Automotive Wholesalers' Association
- Jeff Cox, Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association/Motorist Assurance Program
- Johan Gallo, California Automotive Business Coalition
- David Kusa, Automotive Service Councils of California
- Brian Maas, California New Car Dealers Association
- Andrew McGee, California Automotive Teachers
- Megan McKernan, Automobile Club of Southern California
- Jack Molodanof, California Auto Body Association
- Ruben Parra, California Automotive Teachers
- Bryan Pearson, American Automobile Association - Northern California
- David Robinette, Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
- Seren Taylor, Personal Insurance Federation of California
- Mathew Webb, Automotive Oil Change Association