BAR Advisory Group

The BAR Advisory Group (BAG) was established to increase the level of communication between BAR, the automotive repair and Smog Check industry, and stakeholders. The advisory group is an informal, voluntary membership group that meets regularly 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.

Meeting Details	Agenda and Materials
October 19, 2023	-
July 20, 2023	-
April 20, 2023	-
January 26, 2023	-

2022 BAG Meetings

Meeting Details	Agenda and Materials
October 20, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. In-Person: Department of Consumer Affairs HQ 2, Hearing Room 186 1747 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Teleconference: Meeting Recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Electronic Transactions Observations AB 471 Update Complaint Investigation Case Study California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Update Diesel Readiness Implementation Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics
July 21, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. In-Person: Department of Consumer Affairs HQ 2, Hearing Room 186 1747 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 Teleconference: Meeting Recording Workshop Recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Storage Fee Referrals Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update BAR-OIS Computer Security Update STAR Program Changes 2022 Smog Check Performance Report Enforcement Statistics Licensing Statistics Workshop: Vehicle Safety Inspection
April 20, 2022 CANCELED	N/A
January 27, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference: Meeting Recording Workshop Recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update AB 471 Implementation Strategy California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Accomplishments and Forecast DMV/BAR Electronic Registration Renewal Enforcement Statistics Reporting Update Enforcement Statistics Quarterly Licensing Data: October-December 2021 Workshop: Citations for Automotive Repair Dealers

2021 BAG Meetings

Meeting	Agenda and Materials	Webcast
October 21, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention and Outreach Complaint and Investigation Process (Case Study) Enforcement Statistics Update License Processing Data: July-September 2021 Workshops: Storage Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers Auto Body and Windshield Repairs	Meeting Recording Storage Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers Workshop Recording Auto Body and Windshield Repairs Workshop Recording
July 15, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update BAR-OIS Modified Software Implementation Update Smog Check Equipment Security and Fraud Prevention Update STAR Program Informal Hearing Process 2020 Smog Check Performance Reports Citation Service and Appeal Process Enforcement Statistics Update License Processing Data: January-March 2021 License Processing Data: April-June 2021 Workshop: Citation Program for Automotive Repair Dealers	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
April 22, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Zero Emission Vehicle Market Development Strategy Presentation California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Accomplishments and Forecast Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update “Cash-in-the-Can” Outreach Program Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Citation Program for Automotive Repair Dealers	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
January 28, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update 2020 – 21 Program Updates Automated License Plate Reader Presentation Automated License Plate Reader Policy “Cash-in-the-Can” Outreach Program Presentation Motor Vehicle Brake Friction Materials Presentation Investigation and Discipline Process Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update	Meeting Recording - Part 1 of 2 Meeting Recording - Part 2 of 2

2020 BAG Meetings

Meeting	Agenda and Materials	Webcast
October 22, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teleconference	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Airbag Recall Campaign Automotive Repair Citations Concept Presentation Smog Check Repair Assistance Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Smog Check Equipment and Fraud Prevention	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording
July 16, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teleconference: Meeting Recording	Agenda Legislation and Regulations Update Auto Shop Locator Demonstration Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Project Update California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Enhancements Update Annual Smog Check Reports Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update Q3 Enforcement Statistics Update Q4	Meeting Recording
April 23, 2020 CANCELED	N/A	N/A
January 23, 2020 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 2019-20 Program Updates Legislation and Regulations Update Vehicle Safety Inspection Presentation Automotive Repair Dealer Inspection System (ARDIS) Presentation Enforcement Statistics Update Workshop: Transmission Fluid Specifications	Meeting Recording Workshop Recording

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

Webcast archive

BAG Members

Louis J. Anapolsky, Knox, Lemmon & Anapolsky, LLP
Nikki Ayers, Independent Automotive Professionals Association
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
Jason Mangels, AAA Northern California
Andrew McGee, California Automotive Teachers
Megan McKernan, Automobile Club of Southern California
Jack Molodanof, California Auto Body Association
Ruben Parra, California Automotive Teachers
David Robinette, Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
Seren Taylor, Personal Insurance Federation of California
Mathew Webb, Automotive Oil Change Association