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NewsAutomotive Repair and Smog Check
Summer 2010
Consumer Assistance Program to Expand . . . . . . . . . . .3
Smog Check Station Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technician Snapshot . . . . . . . . . .4
CAP Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Clarifying Registration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto Body Inspection Program Going Strong . . . . . . . .6
BAR-2012 Update . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quarterly Bureau Advisory Group Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Becoming Green Recognized is Easy . . . . . . . . . . .7
Green Station Recognition Program Continues to Grow . . . .7
Legislation Aims to Improve Smog Check Program . .8
Get Your ARSCN Electronically .8
Career Opportunities at BAR . . .9
Write it Right is Getting a Makeover . . . . . . . . . .9
Report Unlicensed Activity . . . . .9
Disciplinary Actions . . . . . . . . .10
Smog Check Citations . . . . . . . .12
Get on the BAR Mailing List . . .15
A Message from Sherry Mehl, BAR Chief
Keeping Shops and Technicians Honest Through Proactive Education and Efficient EnforcementIn these tough economic times, the pressure on some shops to maximize sales and improve margins can be intense.
To promote their business, many shops will engage in perfectly appropriate practices, such as offering coupons, promoting specials, and using direct mailers.
Unfortunately, some shops engage in unscrupulous and illegal practices. For Smog Check stations, this can involve clean-piping. For an auto body shop, it may mean substituting an aftermarket part, even though the customer or insurer paid for an OEM part. For a general automotive repair shop, it can mean up-selling services or parts.
The consequences of improper and illegal actions have been well documented in this newsletter. BAR recently concluded a major consumer fraud case against a franchisee of Midas International. BAR also conducted major undercover operations against Smog Check stations and technicians in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties that resulted in several arrests.
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Smog Check Licensing Restructure UpdatePlans to update licensing structure continue to move forwardThe success of any business depends, in part, on offering goods or services that are relevant to the market.
To some extent, the same principal applies to regulatory agencies like the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). The success of BAR depends, in part, on having a licensing system that is relevant and responsive to the marketplace it is tasked with regulating.
With this in mind, BAR retained the services of two independent consultants to assess the regulatory structure for licensing individuals and stations in the Smog Check marketplace. The consultants’ evaluations built upon a formal assessment conducted by BAR and the Department of Consumer Affairs. Part of this evaluation involved soliciting input from more than 5,000 Smog Check station owners, technicians, and educators.
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Smog Check Licensing Restructure (continued from cover)
The consultants completed their assessment in 2009. They found that the Smog Check Program’s licensing structure is outmoded and must be restructured to reflect today’s marketplace. One consultant even went so far as to say that BAR’s current licensing strategy might be best described as one size fits all, as it treats all technicians the same regardless of the job they perform or the level of knowledge, skill, and ability they already possess. In many cases, technicians are required to be licensed beyond the scope of the work that they are allowed to perform. Additionally, other highly skilled and proficient technicians are deterred from becoming licensed. These proficient technicians often work in shops that specialize in the repair of a particular brand of vehicle, including independents and new car dealers.
Under the proposed restructure, stations and technicians will be able to choose a license combination that best fits their business needs and career goals. For example, a Test-Only Smog Check station may opt to hire individuals who possess a license to test but not repair vehicles that fail an inspection. Conversely, an individual interested in testing and repairing vehicles that fail an inspection will have a specialized license to do just that.
Existing Test-Only and Test-and-Repair station licenses will not be affected by this proposal. All existing Test-and-
Repair licenses for technicians will remain unchanged, although the distinction between Basic and Enhanced program areas will be abolished. In addition, the Intern License will be eliminated.
Ultimately, this flexible licensing structure will help improve the effectiveness of the Smog Check Program. Stations will be able to choose the option that best meets their needs and the technician’s qualifications will be specific to the services for which they are licensed to provide. Licensing paths will be available for highly skilled and proficient technicians as well as for those with less experience. In both cases, qualifications, including training, will meet the needs of the job.
These are significant changes that will require a change to regulations. The regulatory update is being pursued in consultation with industry and the public. To date, BAR has conducted several public workshops and will conduct several more in the upcoming months. Stations, technicians, and educators are invited to share their views and ideas.
To learn more about this proposed restructure and upcoming public workshops, please visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov under the Industry tab.
Keeping Shops and Technicians Honest (continued from cover)
BAR makes every effort to ensure that licensees have the information necessary to comply with the law to avoid these situations. The Education First Program provides licensees an excellent one-on-one opportunity to learn about BAR and the law. Write It Right is essential reading for every licensee. The Smog Check Manual, which was recently revised, provides valuable information to technicians and stations.
Of course, even the most comprehensive educational effort means nothing to a licensee determined to break the law. That’s where BAR’s enforcement program comes in. On any given day, BAR has hundreds of highly-trained professionals investigating complaints, auditing shops, and inspecting facilities to ensure compliance with the law.
BAR also has world-class engineers who constantly review and analyze data to determine which stations and technicians may not be playing by the rules. They also employ the latest technology to help ensure the integrity of the industry.
BAR has been around for a long time. If there is one thing we’ve learned over the years, it is that unscrupulous operators will often work overtime to evade detection by BAR. BAR, in turn, must work even harder to stay one step ahead. Eventually, we will find licensees who fail to comply with the law and when we do, we take appropriate action as necessary.
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Consumer Assistance Program Set to Expand
Off-cycle vehicles now eligible for retirement; vouchers to be offered to some consumersBig changes are coming to the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). And those changes will benefit almost anyone who owns a car, truck, or SUV.
Beginning in early 2011, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), in conjunction with the California Air Resources Board (ARB), will expand the vehicle retirement option of CAP to include off-cycle vehicles. The owners of these vehicles will need to meet most of the same eligibility requirements as on-cycle vehicles, and consumers will receive $1,000 if they qualify. Unlike on-cycle vehicles, owners of off-cycle vehicles will not need to fail a Smog Check inspection in order to qualify.
In conjunction with the off-cycle vehicle retirement program, the ARB will be working with the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to implement a voucher program. The districts will be responsible for targeting owners who retire their off-cycle vehicles through CAP to participate in the voucher program.
Eligible consumers will receive either $2,000 or $2,500 toward the purchase of a newer vehicle. Consumers will be able to redeem their vouchers at participating car dealerships. Consumers can also use the vouchers to purchase transit passes from participating transportation districts.
“Expanding the vehicle retirement program is a really big deal,” notes Tonya Blood, Program Manager for CAP. “We at CAP receive many
applications from consumers who want to retire their vehicles but do not necessarily meet the eligibility requirements for CAP as things now stand.”
“This change in CAP to include off-cycle vehicles goes a long way to helping the State achieve its vehicle emissions reduction goals. It also gives consumers an avenue for disposing of their high polluting vehicles,” notes Chief Sherry Mehl.
Look for an expanded CAP and new application this December. Gold Shield and Test-Only stations will receive a
supply of the new applications shortly before implementation.
San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Technician SnapShoT
Test Results January through March 2010
# Tested # Pass % Pass
Advanced Emission Technician EA
Total 509 305 60
Basic Area Technician EB
Total 12 6 50
Brake Adjuster Class “A”
Total 39 31 79
Brake Adjuster Class “B”
Total 1 — —
Brake Adjuster Class “C”
Total 113 94 83
Lamp Adjuster Class “A”
Total 181 101 56
cap FacTSA statistical look at the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)*
January through March 2010
Vehicles Retired 5,546
Vehicles Repaired 13,923
Applications Processed at BAR Field Offices **
6,965
Emissions Reductions (average tons per year)
Hydrocarbons 217.6
Oxides of Nitrogen 215.0
Carbon Monoxide *** 37.0
Disbursements
Vehicle Retirement $5,568,850
Vehicle Repairs $5,705,989
TOTAL Disbursed $11,274,839
* This analysis considers a vehicle repaired or retired upon BAR approval of a station or dismantler invoice for payment, rather than the actual date the vehicle is repaired or retired .
** This figure reflects the total number of CAP applications received and processed on the same day at BAR field offices . Most applications were processed while the consumer waited .
*** Carbon Monoxide has been divided by 56 to reflect ARB estimates of the reactivity of CO relative to other hydrocarbon compounds participating in the formation of ozone .
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Smog check STaTion perFormanceJanuary through March 2010
Licensed Station TypeTotal
Test and Repair Test-Only Gold Shield
Number of Stations by Type 4,459 2,373 641 7,473
Percent 60% 32% 8% 100%
Initial Tests Performed 747,405 1,635,895 229,965 2,613,265
Percent 29% 62% 9% 100%
Initial Inspection Results Failed 61,243 207,225 35,050 303,518
Percent 8.2% 12.7% 15.2% 11.6%
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If I only… Must I register? Code Section
Repair vehicles without compensation
If you are repairing vehicles without compensation, you are not required to be registered as an Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD).
Business and Professions Code 9880.1(a)
Perform oil changes
If you only perform oil changes, you are excluded from being registered as an ARD.
Business and Professions Code 9880.1(e)
Install car stereos and/or alarms
Installing car stereos and/or alarms are generally exempt from the requirements of registration with BAR as long as the proprietor does not change or adjust the mechanics of the vehicle. However, individuals engaged in installing, repairing, servicing, or maintaining stereos and/or alarms on motor vehicles must register with the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair and Home Furnishings & Thermal Installation. They may be reached at 916.574.2067.
Business and Professions Code 9880.2(c)
Install windshields
Installation of windshields constitutes a repair to the vehicle and requires registration as an ARD.
Business and Professions Code 9880.1(e)
Repair chips on windshields
If you are only performing chip repairs, you are still required to be registered because glass is a structural component of a vehicle and requires mechanical expertise.
Business and Professions Code 9880.1(e)
Install interlock devices
Installing an interlock device constitutes a modification of the electrical components of a vehicle and requires registration as an ARD.
California Code of Regulations 3363.3
Install car ignitions
Installation of vehicle ignition requires registration as an ARD. Business and Professions Code 9880.1(a)
Own a gas station If you own a gas station and are not repairing or diagnosing malfunctions of vehicles, you are not required to have an ARD registration.
Business and Professions Code 9884
Upholster vehicle interiors
If you do not change or modify the mechanics of the interior, you are not required to register as an ARD. However, if upholstery work is performed on any part of a seat/door motor or seat that contains airbags, you are required to have an ARD registration.
Business and Professions Code 9884
Clarifying Registration Requirements with BAR
From time to time, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) receives inquiries from business owners about when they should register with the Bureau. In some cases, the requirements for licensure are obvious. In other cases, there may be questions. To help answer some of these questions, the following table identifies just some of the
automotive-related repair work that may or may not require licensure with BAR. The list is not intended to be all-inclusive.
If you have questions about whether you or your business should register with BAR, please contact your local field office or the Licensing Unit at 916.255.3145.
Quarterly Bureau Advisory Group MeetingsDo you want to know what’s going on at the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)? Do you have ideas that you’d like to share with BAR’s chief? BAR holds quarterly meetings that are open to the public. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet key staff from the Bureau, industry representatives, and consumer advocates. To learn more about meeting dates and times and to obtain an agenda, visit us online at www.smogcheck.ca.gov.
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BAR Auto Body Inspection Program Going Strong
To learn more about this service or to schedule a free auto body inspection, call 916.255.4391. A BAR representative will then schedule an inspection.
One of the most popular and useful services offered to consumers by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is the Auto Body Inspection Program. This program is designed to help consumers who feel that the auto body repairs performed on their vehicle did not meet their expectations or were not what they paid for.
The consumer response to this service has been overwhelmingly positive. In 2009, BAR received 240 requests from consumers to inspect their vehicles. Of those requests, 194 inspections were completed. As a result of these inspections, 63 vehicles had issues with the work performed. Problems identified by BAR representatives ranged from minor quality and fit and finish issues to more significant problems.
“The Auto Body Inspection Program is a particularly valuable service to consumers,” notes BAR Chief Sherry Mehl. “I encourage shops that feel a customer may not have received the services they paid for from another shop to have the customer call BAR.”
Analyzer UpdateThe Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) continues to move forward in the development and procurement of a replacement for the BAR-97 analyzer. The new analyzer, called BAR-2012, is scheduled for implementation sometime in 2012. To learn more about this project, please visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov.
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Green Station Recognition Program Continues to GrowProgram is particularly popular with consumersSince its inception, the Green Station Recognition Program has proven to
be quite popular with stations. The 27 shops that have signed on so far say that the program has been a great tool to distinguish themselves from their competitors and is a useful marketing tool.
The Green Station Recognition Program, which is administered by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, is designed to recognize businesses that engage in environmentally friendly practices as part of their normal business. Participation in the program is voluntary and there are no fees to participate.
The consumer response to the program has been extremely positive, as many make a point of selecting a shop based on its green certification.
Sean Leland patronizes Arreguin Performance in Ukiah not just because of the service he gets, but because it also happens to be a green station. “I absolutely support businesses that take care of the environment,” Leland says. “I never see oil or puddles of fluids on the ground when I visit Arreguin Performance, so I know they don’t seep into the ground and harm the environment,” he adds.
The green station certification also serves as an important marketing tool for shops.
Marvin-Donald Cruse says the green certification was a key fact that helped him to select The Dr. Independent Service as his primary repair shop. “There are many shops out there that can fix a car,” notes Cruse. “The Dr. Independent Service was the only shop in my area that had the designation, so it made my decision to go with them that much easier.”
Marc Kennedy, owner of The Dr. Independent Service, notes that doing little things, like replacing styrofoam cups with glass cups for coffee is just one of the things customers notice when they come into his shop. Other things, like using a car wash clarifier to separate oils and solids and working with a company to dispose of the empty aerosol cans are actions that may not be readily apparent to his customers, but they have a big impact on the environment.
If you are interested in learning more about the Green Station Recognition Program, please visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov/greenstationprogram.
Becoming Green Recognized is EasyIf you’re interested in your facility becoming a Green Station you can download an application from the BAR Web site at www.smogcheck.ca.gov and click on the “Green Station Program” link.
With your completed application, include the DTSC Model Shop Pollution Prevention Checklist, a copy of your most recent hazardous materials inspection report and air district inspection report, your DTSC “Summarize Your Environmental Benefits” form, the P2 Opportunities Checklist, and mail to the address on the application. If approved, DTSC will notify BAR and you will receive your Green Station certificate to post at your station.
Green Stations in California
American Best Fleet Service > , Anaheim
Arreguin Performance > , Ukiah
Beshoff Motorcars > , San Jose
Bob’s Automotive > , Ukiah
British Auto Repair > , Napa
California Star > , Lafayette
Certified Automotive Specialist, Inc. > , Glendora
Crow’s Auto Care > , South Lake Tahoe
Encinitas Foreign & Domstic Auto Repair > , Encinitas
Green Tech Automotive > , Santa Rosa
Just Smogs Test Only > , Huntington Beach
Larry’s Auto Works > , Mountain View
Longo Lexus > , El Monte
Longo Toyota > , El Monte
Made in America/Made in Japan > , Sacramento
Mission Hills Automotive > , San Diego
Norcal Car Care > , Santa Rosa
Pacific Motor Service > , Monterey
Piercey Toyota > , Milpitas
Quality Motors > , Laguna Niguel
Saddleback Cars > , Mission Viejo
Scher Tire #20 > , Stanton
Spiteri’s Complete Auto Service > , Belmont
Sunnyvale Volkswagen > , Sunnyvale
The Dr. Independent Service > , Fountain Valley
Van’s Auto Clinic > , Ukiah
West Escondido Automotive & Transmission > , Escondido
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Legislation Aims to Improve Smog Check ProgramThe California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) are jointly sponsoring legislation that is projected to save consumers money, save time, and provide greater air quality benefits from the State’s Smog Check Program.
Addressing challenges raised by a recent analysis of the Smog Check Program, Assemblymember Mike Eng (D-Monterey Park) introduced AB 2289 that will improve service to more than 70 percent of vehicles in California subject to the program. The bill also directs older, high-emitting vehicles to the highest performing stations.
“The Smog Check Program is one of the most important air quality programs that we have to meet State and Federal air quality standards,” stated Assembly Member Mike Eng. “AB 2289 is designed to improve the program in reducing pollution through the use of new technologies that provide considerable time and cost savings to consumers while at the same time improving consumer protections by adopting more stringent fine structures to respond to stations and technicians that perform improper and incomplete inspections.”
“If signed, this bill will allow a major upgrade in the technologies used to test vehicle emissions,” said BAR Chief Sherry Mehl. “It will result in cleaner air and has the potential to reduce the cost of a Smog Check for many consumers, as well as reduce the time spent by consumers getting their vehicles inspected.”
“This new and improved program will have the same result as taking 800,000 old cars off the road, also resulting in a more cost effective program for California motorists,” said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. “This bill will add additional improvements to one of our most effective programs in our fight for clean air, capturing up to 70 tons per day of smog-forming emissions.”
One way the program would reduce costs is by taking advantage of on-board diagnostic (OBD) technology installed in all new vehicles since 1996. The program will now take better advantage of OBD technology by eliminating tailpipe testing and instead using the vehicle’s own emissions monitoring system. This system has saved consumers time and money in 22 other states.
The recent review of the Smog Check Program revealed that 19 percent of vehicles that initially passed testing failed subsequent roadside tests within a short period of time. The audit can be found at www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/smogcheck/smogcheck.htm.
In response to these findings, Assemblymember Eng designed legislation that includes the following:
Authorize the use of On-Board Diagnostic II testing >to expedite the process;
Test vehicles known to release large amounts of >pollution at stations with the highest performance ratings;
Impose a stricter fines structure for improper >inspections;
Permit the State to contract with the private >sector to manage franchise-like networks of independently owned Smog Check stations;
Mandate an annual evaluation of station >performance using roadside tests; and
Encourage community colleges and other >training institutions to develop technician-training programs.
Quick Tip
Get Your ARSCN ElectronicallyWhat’s the quickest way to get your edition of the Automotive Repair and Smog Check News? Electronically, of course! To get your electronic edition of the ARSCN, call 916.255.4300 or e-mail us at [email protected].
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Career Opportunities at BARBAR is continually recruiting to fill a variety of entry-level, journey, and management positions throughout the State. Vacancies exist for everything from Program Representatives, who are responsible for enforcing the laws that protect consumers, to Air Quality Engineers, who help develop strategies for improving California’s air quality.
The first step for starting a career is to take an examination. BAR now offers continuous examinations online 24/7. Upon completion of the exam, candidates receive their scores immediately. Candidates who score well may then be contacted for a hiring interview.
For information on examinations and career opportunities at BAR, please visit us online at www.dca.ca.gov and click the “Careers at BAR” link. BAR is continually recruiting to fill positions throughout the State.
Write it Right is Getting a MakeoverWrite it Right is an important resource to help ensure compliance with California laws and regulations in the automotive repair and Smog Check marketplace. Currently, there are three Write it Right publications. In order to improve the convenience to stations and technicians, BAR will soon be combining the original Write it Right, Write it Right for Smog, and Write it Right for Auto Body into one publication covering all three subjects. Current versions of these three publications are available at www.bar.ca.gov under the publications tab.
Help Your Business and Your Customers
Report Unlicensed ActivityDo you suspect a shop or competitor engaged in repairing vehicles is not registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)? Then let us know!
It is against the law for individuals to engage in the repair of motor vehicles for compensation unless they have a valid registration. BAR takes this issue very seriously because unlicensed businesses create an unfair advantage and can harm the consumer.
If your ARD registration has expired, you must renew it or immediately cease performing automotive repairs.
BAR encourages anyone with knowledge of businesses that are operating illegally to let us know. All sources will remain anonymous.
Send your tips to BAR via e-mail to [email protected] or by mail to:
Bureau of Automotive Repair Attn: Registration Enforcement Unit 10240 Systems Parkway Sacramento, CA 95827
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Disciplinary Actions
January 2010 Carmart, ParadiseEarl Gene Adams Jr ., OwnerOrder: ARD registration is revoked . (1/19/10)
Honest 1 Auto Care, FresnoHelio Cuevas, MemberGuillermo Cuevas, MemberAngel Cuevas, MemberOrder: ARD registration is revoked . (1/25/10)
Professional Automotive Restoration, PlacervilleDavid Allan Junceau, OwnerOrder: ARD registration is invalidated . Reimburse BAR $30,420 .45 for the reasonable costs for investigation and enforcement against respondent . (1/27/10)
February 2010 A 1 Smog, San JoseGidda Gagandeep, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked . (2/23/10)
Benito Estrada, JR, San JoseTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (2/23/10)
Autotek, AntelopeChris Michael Lull, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked, stayed, and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $15,167 .75 for investigation and enforcement against respondent . (2/23/10)
The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc ., TruckeeJohn Lamoreux, PresidentOrder: ARD is revoked, stayed, and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $8,193 .76 for the costs for investigation and prosecution against respondent . (2/8/10)Order: Smog Check station license is revoked . (2/8/10)
Tram Test Only Center Inc ., San JoseSang Vang Tang, PresidentOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . (2/22/10)
Sang Vang Tang, San JoseTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (2/22/10)
Jason Phu Dang, San JoseTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (2/22/10)
Uy Minh Vo, San JoseTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (2/22/10)
March 2010 Crystal View Station, Pollock PinesTooraj Agahi, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked . (3/22/10)
Mission Valley ARCO, FremontJoseph N . Cuasito, PresidentDeborah B . Cuasito, SecretaryElizar Z . Ramas, TreasurerOrder: ARD license is revoked, stayed, and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $8,643 .70 for the costs of investigation and prosecution of this case . (3/22/10)Order: Smog Check station license is revoked . (3/22/10)
Jaswinder Singh Nagra, RosevilleTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is granted, revoked, stayed, and placed on probation for two years . (3/1/10)
Braulios Automotive, (Formerly R & R Tire & Auto Center), VisaliaMariana T . Reynoso, OwnerOrder: ARD registration is invalidated, stayed, and placed on probation for three years . Respondent shall, within 60 days of the effective date of this decision, attend and successfully complete a Bureau-certified training course applicable to the class of license held by the respondent . Respondent shall submit proof of completion of the course to the Bureau within 60 days . (3/1/10)
Northern California
Southern California
January 2010 Economy Tune and Lube, ResedaAlbert Khalafian, Owner Order: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $30,847 .25 prior to submitting any application or re-application for any license with the Bureau . (1/19/10)
Albert Khalafian, Woodland HillsTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (1/19/10)
Qian Yi Chien, El MonteTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (1/19/10)
G & l Smog Test Only, PacoimaMaria G . Torres, OwnerOrder: ARD is permanently invalidated . Smog Check Test-Only station license is revoked . Pay BAR $12,393 .00 prior to submitting any application or re-application for any license with the Bureau . (1/19/10)
Freezone Smog Test Only Center (Q & M Smog Test Only Inc), RosemeadQian Yi Chen, PresidentOrder: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked . (1/19/10)
Hoover Auto Tech Smog, Los AngelesSharon M . Kim, OwnerOrder: ARD Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked, stayed, suspended for 30 days and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $3,150 .00 for the costs of investigation and enforcement against respondent . (1/19/10)
Y S 76 Auto Care (Y S T Unocal Inc.), Los AngelesSung Bea Lee, PresidentOrder: ARD is suspended for 90 days, but that order is hereby stayed and respondent is placed on probation for a period of two years . Smog Check station license is hereby suspended for 180 days, provided however, that 150 days of the suspension is hereby stayed, and the Smog Check station license placed on probation . Pay BAR $13,555 .05 . (1/19/10)
Purrfect Auto Service (Kerk, Inc), Signal HillMatthew John Ouwerkerk, PresidentOrder: ARD Smog Check station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $54,890 .71 at the time of application for a new or reinstated license . (1/26/10)
February 2010 Jaime Garcia, Spring ValleyTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (2/8/10)
Randy Edwards, RiversideTechnician, Brake and Lamp AdjusterOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license, Brake Adjuster license, and Lamp adjuster license are revoked . Pay BAR $7,878 .32 prior to the issuance of a new or reinstated license . (2/23/10)
Pierce Smog Test Only, RiversideGhalib E H Zeit, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $7,878 .32 prior to issuance of a new or reinstated license . (2/23/10)
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February 2010 (continued)Glendora Test Only & Smog, Desert Hot SpringsHannibal Dabbous, PartnerHellal Dabbous, PartnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked, stayed, suspended for 10 days and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $1,486 .86 for the costs of investigation and enforcement against respondents . (2/23/10)
Selvin Automotive, Los AngelesMher Grigoryan, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $7,875 .00 if respondent petitions for reinstatement or applies for a new automotive repair dealer registration or any other license issued by the Bureau . (2/23/10)
Mher David Grigoryan, CovinaTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (2/23/10)
Villa Automotive, San Luis ObispoJohn Silvera Villa, PartnerLouise Villa, PartnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check station licenses are revoked . (2/8/10)
Razon Transmission & Auto Repair, Santa MariaJose Antonio Razon, OwnerOrder: ARD registration is revoked . Waive $57,999 in costs for investigating and prosecuting the case unless respondent ever applies or is reissued any type of license by the Bureau upon which full payment of costs shall become due and payable . (2/16/10)
March 2010 Avo’s Smog & Test Only, San GabrielAvo Olmassakian, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $20,278 .17 if respondent applies or reapplies for any Bureau-issued registration or license . (3/1/10)
Avo Olmassakian, La CrescentaTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/1/10)
Long Beach Smog #1, Long BeachAlbert Vardapour, OwnerOrder: ARD registration and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay $1,923 .83 if respondent ever applies, reapplies, or is issued any type of license by the Bureau . (3/8/10)
Vrej Boghosian, Los AngelesTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked, stayed, suspended for 30 days and placed on probation for three years . (3/8/10)
Precise Test Only Center, GlendoraAntonio Chim, OwnerOrder: ARD Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay $7,229 .50 at the time of application for a new or reinstated license . (3/8/10)
Antonio Chim, Diamond BarTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/8/10)
Enterprise Auto Body Inc ., RiversideNorma Sims, PresidentOrder: ARD registration is revoked . (3/10/10)
AJ Smog Test Only, VistaHussein E . Aly, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked, stayed, and placed on probation for five years . Pay BAR $11,479 .42 . (3/11/10)
Hussein Aly, EscondidoTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/11/10)
Jose Victor Valle, Van NuysTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/15/10)
M & C Smog Test Only, San BernardinoMwaffawk Suleiman Edwan, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked, stayed, suspended for 15 days and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $4,757 .00 . (3/22/10)
Mwaffawk Suleiman Edwan, RedlandsTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist license is revoked, stayed, suspended for 15 days and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $4,757 .00 . (3/22/10)
Sameer Qasem Smog Check, RiversideSameer Saleh Qasem, OwnerOrder: ARD Registration and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . (3/22/10)
Asad Essukhun, RiversideTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/22/10)
Girmai G. Gabremadhin, Culver CityTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked, stayed, suspended for 10 days and placed on probation for three years . (3/29/10)
SmogCity, Canoga ParkGirmai G . Gabremadhin, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $2,000 .00 . (3/29/10)
Del Rosa Shell Station, San BernardinoMohammed Salik Ikram, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Pay BAR $15,000 .00 if respondent applies or reapplies for a new or reinstated license . (3/29/10)
DMVEE Smog & Test Only, FullertonVanessa Van Tran, OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . Respondents, Vanessa Van Tran, Hai Huu Tran, and Long Huu Tran shall be jointly and severally responsible to pay BAR $38,016 .79 . (3/29/10)
Hai Huu Tran, AnaheimTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/29/10)
Long Huu Tran, AnaheimTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/29/10)
El Maestros Test Only, Los AngelesJose Escobar, OwnerOrder: ARD registration and Smog Check Test-Only station licenses are revoked . (3/29/10)
Jose Escobar, Los AngelesTechnicianOrder: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license is revoked . (3/29/10)
Gil’s Body Shop, DelanoGilbert Gamez, PartnerGilbert Deleon, PartnerOrder: ARD registration is revoked, stayed, suspended for 10 days and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $12,600 .00 for the costs of investigation and prosecution of this case . (3/29/10)
LA Smog Center, Los AngelesFederico Latorre, (a .k .a . Robert Latorre), OwnerOrder: ARD and Smog Check station licenses, are revoked, stayed, suspended for 20 days and placed on probation for three years . Pay BAR $6,000 .00 for the costs of investigation and prosecution of this case . (3/30/10)Order: Brake and lamp station licenses are revoked . (3/30/10)Order: Lamp and Brake Adjuster’s licenses issued to Federico Latorre (a .k .a . Robert Latorre) are revoked . (3/30/10) Order: Advanced Emission Specialist technician license issued to Federico Latorre (a .k .a . Robert Latorre) is revoked, stayed, suspended for 20 days and placed on probation for three years .
Disciplinary Actions (continued)
Southern California
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JANUARY - MARCH 2010Name Address City ZIP ARD No. Amount
HI TECH IMPORT 7542 WARNER #2 HUNTINGTON BEACH 92649 ARD217408 $500
HI TECH IMPORT 7542 WARNER #2 HUNTINGTON BEACH 92649 ARD217408 $1,000
FAIRFIELD SMOG & DETAIL CENTER 90 ALASKA AVE FAIRFIELD 94533 ARD255700 $1,000
DAVIS SMOG 2010 F ST DAVIS 95616 ARD250212 $500
CITI SMOG CHECK 514 INGLEWOOD BLVD REDONDO BEACH 90278 ARD255148 $500
MANCHESTER SMOG CENTER 255 E MANCHESTER AVE LOS ANGELES 90003 ARD254592 $2,500
COUNTRY CLUB SMOG INC 3719 AUBURN ST BAKERSFIELD 93306 ARD257765 $500
SIMI TEST ONLY SMOG CENTER 4560 E LOS ANGELES AVE SIMI VALLEY 93063 ARD249683 $500
SMART SMOG 10505 VICTORY BLVD NORTH HOLLYWOOD 91606 ARD239033 $500
PURRFECT AUTO SERVICE 234 525 CIRBY WY ROSEVILLE 95678 ARD257201 $500
PALM SPRINGS SMOG TEST CENTER 3395 N INDIAN CANYON DR PALM SPRINGS 92262 ARD189852 $2,000
SPEEDEE OIL CHANGE & TUNE 390 EL CAMINO REAL MILLBRAE 94030 ARD239780 $2,000
SOUTH CAL SMOG 4645 RUFFNER ST SAN DIEGO 92111 ARD203710 $500
SMOG ALL 3505 E PALMDALE BLVD PALMDALE 93550 ARD225167 $500
SUNRISE AUTO REPAIR 3679 OMEC CIR RANCHO CORDOVA 95742 ARD256717 $500
B Z MOTORWORKS 45135 YUCCA AVE LANCASTER 93534 ARD257215 $500
A V S SMOG CENTERS 1259 E PALMDALE BLVD PALMDALE 93550 ARD251794 $500
HI DESERT FUEL & SMOG TEST 44358 10TH ST LANCASTER 93534 ARD256595 $1,000
FOOTHILL CAR CARE 653 MALTMAN DR GRASS VALLEY 95945 ARD225376 $1,000
C T TEST ONLY 8220 FOOTHILL #5 SUNLAND 91040 ARD228443 $500
PETRO STAR GAS & SMOG 4790 47TH AVE SACRAMENTO 95824 ARD242193 $500
SMOG TECH 1 195 S UNION RD MANTECA 95337 ARD251519 $2,000
PAYLESS SMOG 81 PERCY AVE YUBA CITY 95991 ARD253443 $500
AA SMOG TEST ONLY 12001 VALLEY VIEW ST GARDEN GROVE 92845 ARD254410 $500
BURBANK SMOG CHECK TEST ONLY 1403 WEST BURBANK BLVD BURBANK 91506 ARD256659 $500
SUPER SMOG CENTER 2603 MERCED AVE EL MONTE 91733 ARD231211 $500
VINNIES GERMAN AUTO SERVICE 301 W WHITTIER BLVD LA HABRA 90631 ARD236156 $500
SMOG WORLD & LUBE 2780 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY 94546 ARD232568 $500
EZ SMOG TEST ONLY 3315 SAN PABLO AVE OAKLAND 94608 ARD232280 $500
880 SMOG 3640 E 9TH ST #B OAKLAND 94601 ARD180509 $500
QUALITY TUNE UP SHOPS #51 10801 FOLSOM BLVD RANCHO CORDOVA 95670 ARD254829 $500
DISCOUNT SMOG CENTERS 7633 EL CAJON BLVD LA MESA 91941 ARD240696 $500
ADVANCED TEST ONLY CENTER 1466 E FOOTHILL BLVD UPLAND 91786 ARD259345 $500
UNION 76 & SMOG 208 MAIN ST WOODLAND 95695 ARD192017 $2,000
SMOG CONTROL 820 S LA BREA LOS ANGELES 90036 ARD217169 $500
SOZAS AUTO ELECTRIC 1635 CENTINELA INGLEWOOD 90302 ARD175670 $500
SURF CITY SMOG TEST ONLY 17552 METZLER LN HUNTINGTON BEACH 92647 ARD242239 $500
STANTON SMOG TEST ONLY 8008 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUENA PARK 90621 ARD242280 $1,000
POWAY SMOG STATION 13965 POWAY RD POWAY 92064 ARD259136 $500
BALL SMOG CHECK TEST ONLY 3893 NATIONAL AVE SAN DIEGO 92113 ARD233079 $500
ACE SMOG CENTER 601 E HOLT ONTARIO 91764 ARD248868 $500
U S GAS 401 N TUSTIN AVE SANTA ANA 92705 ARD229231 $500
ONLY SMOG CHECK 11869 BEACH BLVD #E STANTON 90680 ARD252694 $500
UPTOWN SMOG TEST ONLY 7718 GREENLEAF WHITTIER 90602 ARD258135 $500
CALIFORNIA SMOG TEST ONLY 7304 INDIANA AVENUE RIVERSIDE 92504 ARD246797 $500
Z SMOG 1290 W 9TH ST UPLAND 91786 ARD212028 $500
M & M TEST ONLY 6810 HAYVENHURST AVE VAN NUYS 91406 ARD229547 $1,000
M & M TEST ONLY 6810 HAYVENHURST AVE VAN NUYS 91406 ARD229547 $2,000
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Smog Check Citations (continued)
JANUARY - MARCH 2010Name Address City ZIP ARD No. Amount
BUDGET SMOG & AUTOMOTIVE 1205 N MELROSE #G VISTA 92083 ARD226138 $500
SMOG CENTER TEST ONLY #2 333 LA CADENA DR RIVERSIDE 92501 ARD233723 $1,000
TONY SMOG TEST ONLY 6031 LANKERSHIM BLVD NORTH HOLLYWOOD 91606 ARD258202 $500
NAPA SMOG TEST ONLY 1509 MAIN ST NAPA 94559 ARD257955 $500
CHEVRON FOOD MART 1247 W TEXAS ST FAIRFIELD 94533 ARD215793 $1,000
SAN DIEGO SMOG TEST ONLY 1270 PICADOR BLVD #A SAN DIEGO 92154 ARD178281 $500
ALL FRIENDLY SMOG TEST ONLY 3101 N WILSON WY STOCKTON 95205 ARD257720 $500
FAST SMOG N LUBE 16861 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTON BEACH 92647 ARD250608 $500
AB MOBIL SMOG TEST ONLY CENTER 13872 RED HILL AVE TUSTIN 92780 ARD257732 $500
HESPERIA SMOG TEST ONLY 17465 MAIN ST HESPERIA 92345 ARD239203 $500
JP SMOG TEST ONLY 1465 E PHILADELPHIA ONTARIO 91761 ARD255003 $500
EL DORADO LUBE EXPRESS 4041 MOTHER LODE DR SHINGLE SPRINGS 95682 ARD253356 $500
PLATINUM SMOG 2433 E MINER AVE STOCKTON 95205 ARD244184 $1,000
ROBERTS TEST ONLY SMOG CHECK 28671 CALLE CORTEZ ST TEMECULA 92590 ARD252513 $1,000
SMOG BUSTERS 2590 VALLEY RD SACRAMENTO 95821 ARD254118 $1,000
IN AND OUT TEST ONLY CENTER 3265 GAGE AVE HUNTINGTON PARK 90255 ARD252440 $500
M & J’S TUNE & LUBE 300 1ST ST MC FARLAND 93250 ARD217464 $1,000
EZ SMOG INC 14935 LA PALMA DR CHINO 91710 ARD212490 $500
J & L DISCOUNT CAR CARE 420 RIVER RD CORONA 91720 ARD211170 $500
EZ SMOG INC 5882 RIVERSIDE DR CHINO 91710 ARD211788 $500
PRO AUTO CARE 14371 BROOKHURST ST GARDEN GROVE 92843 ARD258617 $500
SMOG AND GAS OF COSTA MESA 3201 HARBOR BLVD COSTA MESA 92626 ARD244511 $2,000
SOUTH CITY SHELL 123 LINDEN AVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 94080 ARD214890 $500
OZONE SMOG 74 990 JONI DR STE 4 PALM DESERT 92260 ARD246372 $500
CAR DEPOT TEST ONLY 12708 ATLANTIC AVE LYNWOOD 90262 ARD257663 $500
ECONO SMOG TEST ONLY CENTER 800 HARRISON ST OAKLAND 94607 ARD239622 $1,000
PALM DESERT SMOG 74725 JONI DR STE D PALM DESERT 92260 ARD253536 $500
BP SMOG TEST ONLY 11075 CENTRAL AVE #B ONTARIO 91762 ARD253558 $500
CRESTVIEW SERVICE INC 9201 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES 90035 ARD229919 $2,000
BROADWAY SMOG CENTER 7310 BROADWAY LEMON GROVE 91945 ARD255349 $500
HOPSING ASSO . SMOG PROS 15135 HESPERIAN BLVD SAN LEANDRO 94578 ARD216894 $2,000
BENICIA SMOG CENTER 3840 INDUSTRIAL WY BENICIA 94510 ARD233289 $500
WELCOME SMOG STATION 3720 LONE TREE WY ANTIOCH 94509 ARD253990 $500
ATLANTIS AUTO SERVICE 20535 MISSION BLVD HAYWARD 94541 ARD213311 $500
RC HI TECH 1727 CHERRY AVE LONG BEACH 90813 ARD217766 $500
NATHANS TEST ONLY 951 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE LONG BEACH 90630 ARD248895 $500
GARRETTS SMOG 821 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD SAN MARCOS 92069 ARD219017 $500
AAA SPEEDY SMOG 590 SARATOGA AVE SAN JOSE 95129 ARD229060 $2,000
HB SMOG 17281 BEACH BLVD #B HUNTINGTON BEACH 92647 ARD251250 $1,000
CALIFORNIA SMOG AND LUBE 3096 LANDESS AVE SAN JOSE 95132 ARD220683 $500
TONY AUTO REPAIR 14636 S WESTERN AVE GARDENA 90249 ARD187357 $1,000
SMOG XPRESS 1027 W YOSEMITE AVE MANTECA 95337 ARD247164 $2,000
BEST CARE 76 AUTO CENTER 1402 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA 90404 ARD234616 $500
PRECISION TUNED AUTO CARE 580 SEBASTOPOL RD SANTA ROSA 95407 ARD253442 $500
CALIFORNIA SMOG & DISCOUNT 1000 E ACEQUIA AVE VISALIA 93292 ARD216033 $500
ALL VALLEY SMOG 415 LANDER AVE TURLOCK 95380 ARD229541 $500
E M AUTO REPAIR 2945 S WESTERN AVE LOS ANGELES 90018 ARD218296 $1,000
ROBS SMOG CHECK 4110 SOUTH AVALON BLVD LOS ANGELES 90011 ARD256883 $500
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Smog Check Citations (continued)
JANUARY - MARCH 2010Name Address City ZIP ARD No. Amount
SUPERIOR AUTO 12366 RAMONA BLVD #6 EL MONTE 91732 ARD224083 $2,000
POPS TEST ONLY SMOG 3901 WIBLE RD BAKERSFIELD 93309 ARD249216 $1,000
A TO Z AUTOMOTIVE 6016 PONY EXPRESS TRAIL POLLOCK PINES 95726 ARD245600 $500
BURROWS GARAGE 1909 MCGOWAN PKWY OLIVEHURST 95961 ARD192332 $1,000
MAC TESTING CENTERS #11 4200 FIRESTONE BLVD SOUTH GATE 90280 ARD195617 $500
SMOG ONE 8864 JORUPA RD RIVERSIDE 92509 ARD240317 $1,000
BRAKES PLUS 426 HIGUERA ST SAN LUIS OBISPO 93401 ARD256549 $500
AUTO TECH TEST ONLY SMOG 1043 HEARST AVE BERKELEY 94710 ARD228714 $500
BACC TEST ONLY 495 MILITARY E BENICIA 94510 ARD249321 $500
EAST BAY SMOG 5660 MAIN ST #102 OAKLEY 94561 ARD252615 $2,000
A & E SMOG TEST ONLY 415 BEATRICE CT STE E BRENTWOOD 94513 ARD243090 $500
VANOWEN TEST ONLY CENTER 18422 VANOWEN ST #3 RESEDA 91335 ARD208829 $1,000
AMERICAR 476 W LOS ANGELES AVE MOORPARK 93021 ARD240050 $1,000
EAGLES TEST ONLY 10215 SAN FERNANDO RD PACOIMA 91331 ARD256182 $500
B S SMOG CHECK TEST ONLY 10525 ONEIDA AVE PACOIMA 91331 ARD204431 $500
BELLFLOWER SMOG 9250 ARTESIA BLVD BELLFLOWER 90706 ARD247072 $500
CALIFORNIAN SMOG TEST ONLY 11804 E CARSON ST HAWAIIAN GARDENS 90716 ARD231124 $1,000
PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE OF MANTECA 475 MOFFAT BLVD MANTECA 95336 ARD259954 $500
BILLS ELECTRIC AUTOMOTIVE 5899 LINDHURST AVE MARYSVILLE 95901 ARD186062 $500
JOES EXPRESS SMOG 145 RAMONA EXPY PERRIS 92571 ARD257680 $500
SAN LUIS DOWNTOWN SHELL 1101 MONTEREY ST SAN LUIS OBISPO 93401 ARD178247 $500
SAN PABLO SMOG TEST ONLY 6305 SAN PABLO AVE OAKLAND 94608 ARD254540 $2,000
ACCURATE DIAGNOSTICS 390 INDUSTRIAL WAY DIXON 95620 ARD248267 $2,000
LUCKY SMOG TEST ONLY 2655 MONUMENT BLVD CONCORD 94520 ARD241858 $500
COUNTRY CLUB SMOG CENTER 2575 COUNTRY CLUB STOCKTON 95204 ARD246861 $500
ABBETTER SMOG 617 E PINE ST LODI 95240 ARD148822 $500
LODI QUICK SMOG 335 EAST KETTLEMAN LN LODI 95240 ARD254171 $500
SUNRISE SMOG 3501 SUNRISE BLVD RANCHO CORDOVA 95742 ARD240390 $500
STOP N GO SMOG 22425 ALESSANDRO BLVD MORENO VALLEY 92553 ARD243001 $1,000
FAST SMOG CHECK # 2 2425 RIVER BLVD BAKERSFIELD 93305 ARD255004 $1,000
ONLY SMOG TEST ONLY CENTER 309 E BRUNDAGE LN BAKERSFIELD 93307 ARD238643 $1,000
SAN CLEMENTE TEST ONLY SMOG CENTER 1510 AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA SAN CLEMENTE 92672 ARD228473 $500
GOLDEN HILL SMOG TEST ONLY 2730 IMPERIAL AVE SAN DIEGO 92102 ARD230218 $500
SMOG CLINIC 7535 CLAIREMONT MESA SAN DIEGO 92111 ARD235465 $500
KEARNEY MESA SMOG CHECK 4191 CONVOY ST SAN DIEGO 92111 ARD240219 $500
BOBS NATIONAL CITY AUTO REPAIR & SMOG 49 EAST 16TH ST NATIONAL CITY 91950 ARD151462 $500
REYS TEST ONLY STATION 9511 EAST ARTESIA BLVD BELLFLOWER 90706 ARD255886 $500
SMOG BOY TEST ONLY 3411 FOOTHILL BLVD LA CRESCENTA 91214 ARD226429 $500
FOLSOM SMOG TEST ONLY 81 NATOMA ST #10 FOLSOM 95630 ARD227582 $500
EZ SMOG CHECK 2231 EL CAMINO REAL SAN CLEMENTE 92672 ARD217728 $500
SMOG N ALL 6717 AUBURN BLVD CITRUS HEIGHTS 95621 ARD148013 $500
GINAS AUTO SERVICE 24320 SUNNYMEAD BLVD MORENO VALLEY 92553 ARD253106 $500
BARSTOW TIRE & BRAKE INC 100 W MAIN ST BARSTOW 92311 ARD038105 $2,000
DELS TEST ONLY 3367 NATIONAL AVE SAN DIEGO 92113 ARD229009 $500
FERNANDOS SMOGS 609 ARIZONA ST #B CHULA VISTA 91911 ARD220828 $500
NEW CHINO SMOG TEST ONLY 5215 RIVERSIDE DR CHINO 91710 ARD224230 $1,000
KINGS SMOG 1871 COLORADO BLVD LOS ANGELES 90041 ARD226119 $1,000
SMOG TEST ONLY OF MURRIETA 26500 JEFFERSON AVE MURRIETA 92562 ARD223747 $500
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Smog Check Citations (continued)
JANUARY - MARCH 2010Name Address City ZIP ARD No. Amount
MAGIC SMOG 11683 RANCHO RD ADELANTO 92301 ARD251324 $2,000
SORENTO SMOG CHECK CENTER 3155 N SAN FERNANDO LOS ANGELES 90065 ARD257108 $500
GLENDALE SMOG & TEST ONLY 1201 EAST COLORADO ST GLENDALE 91205 ARD258244 $500
RECO SMOG 1645 TULLY RD SAN JOSE 95122 ARD241095 $1,000
BURBANK TEST ONLY SMOG 1220 E ORANGETHORPE FULLERTON 92831 ARD251787 $1,000
UNLIMITED SMOG TEST ONLY 10659 PROSPECT AVE SANTEE 92071 ARD228195 $500
JUST SMOG 605 3RD AVE CHULA VISTA 91910 ARD232493 $500
BASIC AUTO REPAIR 810 E HOLT BLVD ONTARIO 91761 ARD187166 $1,000
G T AUTO TECH 319 W FOOTHILL BLVD RIALTO 92376 ARD258218 $500
SMOG DOCTOR 2270 CAMDEN AVE CAMPBELL 95008 ARD218772 $2,000
CALIF SMOG & LUBE CENTER 190 W CALAVERAS BLVD MILPITAS 95035 ARD230363 $1,000
SUNSET GARAGE 1946 BACON ST SAN DIEGO 92107 ARD241200 $500
REDONDO BEACH 76 247 S PACIFIC COAST REDONDO BEACH 90277 ARD246433 $1,000
TUNE TECH 402 W HOLT AVE POMONA 91768 ARD242849 $500
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10_103 (06/10)
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