BAR Advisory Group
The BAR Advisory Group (BAG) advises BAR on issues and programs affecting the automotive repair industry. Created in 2001, the group is established pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 9880.4. BAG is comprised of volunteer representatives from various member associations and organizations. The group holds quarterly public meetings to promote collaboration and share ideas.
2025 meetings
Meeting details and materials are posted 10 days in advance of the meeting date.
Past meetings
2024
2023
| Meeting Details |
Agenda and Materials |
October 19, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1
Hearing Room
1625 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Watch webcast recording |
Agenda
Legislation and Regulations Update
Career Training in Transportation, Energy, Skilled Trades
Cool Air Rebate Program
Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Update
Accusation Case Study
Enforcement Statistics
Licensing Statistics
Workshop: Tear Down Disclosure Requirements for Automotive Repair Dealers / Watch workshop recording |
July 20, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1
Hearing Room
1625 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Watch webcast recording |
Agenda
Legislation and Regulations Update
License Printing Services Update
Career Training in Transportation, Energy, Skilled Trades
Clean Cities Program
Cars for Schools Program
Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update
2023 Smog Check Reports
Enforcement Statistics
Licensing Statistics |
April 27, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1
Hearing Room
1625 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Watch webcast recording |
Agenda
Legislation and Regulations Update
Licensing Customer Service Update
Translating BAR Licensure Examinations / Handout
Citation Review Conference Overview
Replacement Tire Efficiency Regulations
Clean Truck Check
Auto Shop Locator Update
Enforcement Statistics
Licensing Statistics
Workshop: Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program / Watch workshop recording |
January 26, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1
Hearing Room
1625 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Watch webcast recording |
Agenda
Legislation and Regulations Update
Unlicensed Activity Enforcement
2023 Sunset Review
California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) Update
Complaint Mediation Case Study
Enforcement/Licensing Modernization (ELM) Update
Enforcement Statistics
Licensing Statistics
Workshop: Automotive Repair Transaction Requirements / Watch workshop recording |
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Meeting |
Agenda and Materials |
Webcast |
October 17, 2019
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1
Hearing Room
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
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
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
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 |
Membership
BAG member organizations and representatives
American Automobile Association - Northern California
Bryan Pearson
Automobile Club of Southern California
Megan McKernan
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association/Motorist Assurance Program
Jeff Cox
Automotive Service Councils of California
David Kusa
California Auto Body Association
Jack Molodanof
California Automotive Business Coalition
Bud Rice
California Automotive Teachers
Ruben Parra
California Automotive Wholesalers' Association
Ryan Pierini
California New Car Dealers Association
Anthony Bento
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
Jeff Peevy
Personal Insurance Federation of California
Seren Taylor
Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association
Matthew Webb
Specialty Equipment Market Association
Dean Schlingmann
