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AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SMOG CHECK NEWS BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTENTS New Regulation Adopted on Windshield Installation 1 Renew Your License Online 2 Upcoming BAR-97 EIS Update 2 Labor Rate Survey Regulations 2 Consumer Assistance Program Benefits 3 Business Information Updates for Automotive Repair Dealers 3 Legislation and Regulations Update 4 BAR by the Numbers 5 Smog Check OBD Reference 6 Disciplinary Actions: July–December 2016 6 New Regulation Adopted on Windshield Installation Windshields are critical to the safety of vehicles’ occupants because they interact with air bag systems and provide structural support. Effective January 1, 2017, a new regulation (Title 16, California Code of Regulations Section 3365.1) affects the installation of automotive windshields. The regulation defines “cure time” as the length of time that the adhesive needs to cure until the windshield can properly function as a safety device pursuant to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and vehicle manufacturer specifications. The new regulation also requires that the adhesive itself meet or exceed vehicle manufacturer specifications. Adhesive systems or products shall be used in accordance with adhesive manufacturer specifications and adhesives shall be applied in accordance with vehicle manufacturer specifications. Under the new regulation, Automotive Repair Dealers (ARDs) are required to notify the customer on the estimate that replacement of the windshield will prevent operation of the vehicle for a period of time and whether the windshield is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part or a non-OEM part. Once the windshield installation is complete, the repair facility is required to notify the customer on the invoice of the adhesive cure time, the date and time upon which the windshield installation was completed, and whether the windshield is an OEM or non-OEM part. For additional information, please visit www.bar.ca.gov/About_BAR/Laws_and_Regulations_Resources/ Regulatory_Actions.html. Summer 2017

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New Regulation Adopted on Windshield Installation 1

Renew Your License Online 2

Upcoming BAR-97 EIS Update 2

Labor Rate Survey Regulations 2

Consumer Assistance Program Benefits 3

Business Information Updates for Automotive Repair Dealers 3

Legislation and Regulations Update 4

BAR by the Numbers 5

Smog Check OBD Reference 6

Disciplinary Actions: July–December 2016 6

New Regulation Adopted on Windshield Installation

Windshields are critical to the safety of vehicles’ occupants because they interact with air bag systems and provide structural support. Effective January 1, 2017, a new regulation (Title 16, California Code of Regulations Section 3365.1) affects the installation of automotive windshields.

The regulation defines “cure time” as the length of time that the adhesive needs to cure until the windshield can properly function as a safety device pursuant to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and vehicle manufacturer specifications. The new regulation also requires that the adhesive itself meet or exceed vehicle manufacturer specifications. Adhesive systems or products shall be used in accordance with adhesive manufacturer specifications and adhesives shall be applied in accordance with vehicle manufacturer specifications.

Under the new regulation, Automotive Repair Dealers (ARDs) are required to notify the customer on the estimate that replacement of the windshield will prevent operation of the vehicle for a period of time and whether the windshield is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part or a non-OEM part. Once the windshield installation is complete, the repair facility is required to notify the customer on the invoice of the adhesive cure time, the date and time upon which the windshield installation was completed, and whether the windshield is an OEM or non-OEM part. For additional information, please visit www.bar.ca.gov/About_BAR/Laws_and_Regulations_Resources/Regulatory_Actions.html.

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Renew Your License OnlineAn online license renewal system, which allows payment by credit card, is now available through the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). This system allows Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) registrants, station licensees, and Smog Check Inspector and/or Repair Technician licensees to renew online and pay their fees via the Official Payments Corporation (OPC) website.

License renewal notices for ARDs and stations are mailed 90 days prior to the expiration date. Notices for Smog Check Inspectors and Repair Technicians and Brake and Lamp Adjusters are mailed 120 days prior to the expiration date. Renewal notices now include information about the availability of online license renewal.

Once an online license renewal payment is made, no further action is necessary. After OPC processes the payment (usually within 2–3 business days), BAR will verify that all renewal requirements have been met. The renewed registration/license will then be sent to the address of record within approximately 7–10 business days.

To review eligibility requirements and begin the online license renewal process, visit BAR’s website at www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Online_License_Renewal/index.html.

Upcoming BAR-97 EIS Update

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will be updating the BAR-97 Emissions Inspection System (EIS). One of the most important features of the update will require the EIS to connect to the Vehicle Information Database (VID) through Internet connection rather than a dedicated phone line, just like the BAR On-Board Diagnostic Inspection System (BAR-OIS). This change is required because the VID will no longer support outdated dial-up connectivity. BAR-certified software for Internet connectivity may be available in late 2017, giving stations sufficient time to switch before BAR requires Internet communication for all analyzers.

The new specification also includes updates to capture data directly from the Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Tester (LPFET). Depending on EIS manufacturer preference, this update could be packaged with the Internet connectivity change, or could be a separate update. The exact date for required compliance with the revised 2017 specification will depend on the availability of BAR-certified equipment and software, but will occur no sooner than January 1, 2018. BAR will provide advance notice of the compliance date for the EIS update through ET Blasts and website updates.

For current information on the BAR-97 EIS updates, visit BAR’s Industry page at www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/index.html.

Labor Rate Survey RegulationsThe California Department of Insurance (CDI) has developed a new webpage related to recently adopted Labor Rate Survey regulations for collision repairs. The webpage includes a list of registered Automotive Repair Dealers that indicated auto body as their primary or secondary business type on their registration application with the Bureau of Automotive Repair. CDI expects to update the list annually. More information about the Labor Rate Survey regulations is located at www.insurance.ca.gov/0250-insurers/0500-legal-info/0500-gen-legal-info/AutoBodyRepairLaborRateSurveyRegs.cfm.

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It is difficult to inform a consumer that a vehicle has failed its Smog Check inspection, but it helps to be able to offer assistance at the same time. The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) helps thousands of California consumers whose vehicles have failed a biennial Smog Check by offering repair assistance and vehicle retirement options.

Consumers should be referred to CAP’s webpage to review eligibility requirements, fact sheets, and frequently asked questions. A new video highlighting a consumer’s actual experience with repair assistance is available on the webpage. CAP also offers a convenient online application for repair assistance and vehicle retirement in both English and Spanish. Eligibility requirements and the online application are located at www.bar.ca.gov/Consumer/Consumer_Assistance_Program/index.html.

CAP ensures that consumers have access to the repairs they need and also offers many business benefits to STAR Test-and-Repair stations. CAP offers various resources to assist stations with the repair process. Technical support is available by calling the CAP Help Desk at (866) 361-3933.

The CAP Operations Manual includes topics such as what to do when a CAP consumer arrives at the station, how to notify CAP of the repairs you intend to perform, and how to invoice CAP after the repairs have been performed. Stations are reminded that all emissions-related repairs must be entered into the Emissions Inspection System (EIS) or On-Board Diagnostic Inspection System (OIS). The CAP Operations Manual and training resources are available on BAR’s website at www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Training/CAP_Operations_Manual_and_Training.html.

Consumer Assistance Program BenefitsUpcoming BAR-97 EIS Update

Business Information Updates for Automotive Repair Dealers

As a reminder, an Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) must report any changes to its business name, address, or corporate officers within 14 days to the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) by completing the Change of Name/Address/Corporate Officers form. This form can also be used to report changes to the primary and/or secondary business type, such as auto body, air conditioning, or transmission repair. The form is located at www.bar.ca.gov/pdf/r-8.pdf.

However, any change in business ownership or ownership structure (e.g., changing from a sole proprietorship to a corporation) will require a new ARD application, station application if applicable, and payment of appropriate fees. Any change to the members of a limited liability company (LLC) also requires a new application and fees.

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Legislation and Regulations UpdateThe following are updates on various legislative and regulatory proposals. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, given the nature of the legislative process, the information provided may not reflect the latest updates. The most current bill information is located at http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/. For more information on legislation or regulation proposals, or to learn about future opportunities for public participation, visit the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) website at www.bar.ca.gov/About_BAR/Laws_and_Regulations_Resources/index.html.

LEGISLATION

Assembly Bill (AB) 188 relates to vehicle retirement guidelines within the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP). The bill would require the Air Resources Board (ARB) to amend program guidelines to make the existing miles per gallon standards for minivans applicable to light-duty trucks.

AB 630 relates to the vehicle retire-and-replace option in the EFMP. This bill would require ARB, in consultation with BAR, to update current EFMP guidelines by expanding allocation of funds for the retire-and-replace option and creating a “mobility option” that would offer public transportation vouchers in place of vehicle replacement. The bill would also require ARB to set specific annual goals for EFMP and retire-and-replace participation, and post that information on its public website.

Senate Bill (SB) 638 would require ARB to adopt regulations to require emissions inspections of heavy-duty vehicles used for commercial purposes, and set compliance standards and inspection procedures for these vehicles. Heavy-duty vehicles are currently exempt from the Smog Check Program.

REGULATIONS

Mobile Automotive Repair Advertising

BAR has proposed a new regulation concerning advertising requirements for Automotive Repair Dealers (ARDs) who perform mobile repairs. ARDs whose business model relies primarily on mobile repair typically advertise on the Internet and are more difficult to monitor than other repair dealers since they do not operate out of a registered business address. The proposed regulation was developed in response to and in collaboration with the automotive industry to address this issue. Not only will the regulation assist BAR in combating unlicensed activity, but it will help consumers with verification of a mobile ARD's license status.

The regulation package was filed with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and was disapproved. Following a 15-day public comment period, BAR will be resubmitting the package for OAL review.

BAR-97 Emissions Inspection System (EIS) Update

This proposed regulation would remove the requirement for a dedicated phone line to connect an EIS to the Vehicle Information Database (VID). Instead, the EIS would connect to the VID over a secure Internet connection. This regulation change would also require the use of a BAR-97 certified to an updated specification that includes the integration of the Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Tester (LPFET) into the EIS.

BAR held a regulatory workshop to discuss these changes on October 20, 2016. The regulation package is under review at the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and is expected to be filed with OAL by Fall 2017, which will begin a 45-day public comment period.

Electronic Documents and Authorizations

BAR has developed proposed regulations that would allow for electronic estimates and authorizations to be

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used in transactions between ARDs and consumers. The proposed regulations also clarify current language and reorganize estimate, work order, and invoice provisions to more closely align with automotive repair transactions.

BAR held a regulatory workshop to discuss these changes on July 21, 2016. The regulation package is under review at DCA and is expected to be filed with OAL by Fall 2017, which will begin a 45-day public comment period.

Training Provider Requirements

This proposed regulation would update and revise the requirements for certification of training institutions and instructors to align with Smog Check licensing requirements. The regulation also establishes new Bureau Training Programs Standards, which set forth minimum standards necessary to provide training for prospective and current Smog Check licensees. Finally, the proposed regulation will allow vehicle manufacturer training to satisfy the renewal requirements for the Smog Check Repair Technician license.

This regulation also includes updates that conform to recent amendments made to BAR’s Disciplinary Guidelines by allowing BAR to prescribe training for licensees to further understanding and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations. The training may be required under the terms of a probationary status when licensees demonstrate insufficient understanding of BAR’s laws and regulations, or otherwise recommended as voluntary training when found to be beneficial, such as through consumer complaint mediation.

BAR held a regulatory workshop to discuss these changes on October 21, 2015. The regulation package is under review at DCA and is expected to be filed with OAL by Winter 2018 to begin a 45-day public comment period.

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BAR by the NumbersLicensing Summary (December 31, 2016)

License TypeNumber 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 & PerformanceRepair, diagnosis, cooling systems, fuels systems, etc.

2,342 33%

General Repair & MaintenanceBrakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning/heat, etc.

1,284 18%

Auto BodyAuto body repair, auto glass, etc. 988 14%

TransmissionAutomatic transmission, manual transmission/clutch, etc.

687 10%

SmogSmog repair, test procedures, etc. 588 8%

OtherMotorcycle repair, improper lien sales, etc.

561 8%

Used Car Transactions 233 3%

Unlicensed Activity 217 3%

Vehicle Warranty 170 2%

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Disciplinary ActionsPublic documents relating to the following disciplinary actions are available on BAR’s website at www.bar.ca.gov/Consumer/Verify_License.html.

Facility/Station Licenses Individual Licenses

ARD – Automotive Repair Dealer EO – Smog Check InspectorTC – Smog Check Test-Only Station EI – Smog Check Repair TechnicianRC – Smog Check Test-and-Repair Station EA – Advanced Emissions TechnicianRO – Smog Check Repair-Only Station EB – Basic Area Emissions TechnicianBS – Brake Station BA – Brake AdjusterLS – Lamp Station LA – Lamp Adjuster

July–December 2016License Type(s)/# Business or Technician Owner City Effective Date

ARD Denied AUTOMAXX DAVID HARLEY COOPER MARYSVILLE 7/5/2016

EO/EI 152413 EMRE ELCI ALAMEDA 7/6/2016

ARD/TC 249184 SF SMOG EMRE ELCI SAN FRANCISCO 7/6/2016

ARD/RC 262688 MARQUEZ SMOG AND REPAIR RAUL GARCIA MARQUEZ FRESNO 7/8/2016

EO/EI 631345 RAUL GARCIA MARQUEZ FRESNO 7/8/2016

ARD/RC 194913 HOMESTEAD 76 ABDUL RAHIM ARYUBI CUPERTINO 7/13/2016

Smog Check OBD Reference The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) created a Smog Check OBD Reference document to assist licensed Smog Check stations and Inspectors when inspecting specific vehicles with known On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) issues. It provides both a summary of pass/fail standards for the OBD test portion of a Smog Check inspection, and instructions for inspecting vehicles with known OBD issues. Issues addressed include incomplete monitor readiness, no communication, no OBDII required, and vehicle software errors. The document also instructs licensed Smog Check Inspectors to send certain vehicles with specific issues to the Referee while BAR investigates the cause and remedy for that issue. The document contains Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) and warranty information providing licensed Smog Check Repair Technicians diagnostic and repair guidance. The Smog Check OBD Reference document is located on BAR’s website at www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Smog_Check_Help/Smog_Check_OBD_Reference.html.

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July–December 2016License Type(s)/# Business or Technician Owner City Effective Date

ARD 275340AZHER CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT, INC, DBA KING'S AUTO SERVICE

RISHAD BAHRAMAND, PRESIDENT RANCHO CORDOVA 7/13/2016

ARD/TC 270606DOYLE AUTOMOTIVE, LLC, DBA DAN'S SMOG CHECK STATION

TAMARA DOYLE, MEMBER SAN DIEGO 7/13/2016

EO 637139 MAZDA MEHRAZ SAN DIEGO 7/13/2016

ARD 222530DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

SAN DIEGO 7/14/2016

ARD 222531DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

RIVERSIDE 7/14/2016

ARD 222537DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

SAN BERNARDINO 7/14/2016

ARD 222539DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

UPLAND 7/14/2016

ARD 222541DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

SAN DIEGO 7/14/2016

ARD 222558DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

WEST LOS ANGELES 7/14/2016

ARD 222564DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

HOLLYWOOD 7/14/2016

ARD 222581DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

SAN MATEO 7/14/2016

ARD 222587DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 222594DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

FREMONT 7/14/2016

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July–December 2016License Type(s)/# Business or Technician Owner City Effective Date

ARD/RC 222601DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC/JOHN T. LAMPE, PRESIDENT

HAYWARD 7/14/2016

ARD 222602DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

CONCORD 7/14/2016

ARD 222613DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

RANCHO CORDOVA 7/14/2016

ARD 222619DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

MODESTO 7/14/2016

ARD 222620DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

STOCKTON 7/14/2016

ARD 222621DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

ARCADIA 7/14/2016

ARD 222629DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

VACAVILLE 7/14/2016

ARD 222631DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

CLOVIS 7/14/2016

ARD 222632DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

FRESNO 7/14/2016

ARD 222633DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

FRESNO 7/14/2016

ARD 222635DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

FAIRFIELD 7/14/2016

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ARD 252231DBA FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., MEMBER BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC

LINCOLN 7/14/2016

ARD 256310 JIFFY LUBE #295ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SUNNYVALE 7/14/2016

ARD 256311 JIFFY LUBE #296ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN BRUNO 7/14/2016

ARD 256312 JIFFY LUBE #297ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

CAMPBELL 7/14/2016

ARD 256313 JIFFY LUBE #510ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

CONCORD 7/14/2016

ARD 256314 JIFFY LUBE #606ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

CASTRO VALLEY 7/14/2016

ARD 256315 JIFFY LUBE #608ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN MATEO 7/14/2016

ARD 256316 JIFFY LUBE #610ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN CARLOS 7/14/2016

ARD 256317 JIFFY LUBE #655ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

MILL VALLEY 7/14/2016

ARD 256318 JIFFY LUBE #803ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

VALLEJO 7/14/2016

ARD 256319 JIFFY LUBE #889ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

BERKELEY 7/14/2016

ARD 256320 JIFFY LUBE #1054ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

DANVILLE 7/14/2016

ARD 256321 JIFFY LUBE #1151ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN MATEO 7/14/2016

ARD 256324 JIFFY LUBE #1300ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SANTA CLARA 7/14/2016

ARD 256325 JIFFY LUBE #1328ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 256326 JIFFY LUBE #1347ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN FRANCISCO 7/14/2016

ARD 256327 JIFFY LUBE #1349ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN FRANCISCO 7/14/2016

ARD 256328 JIFFY LUBE #1403ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN RAMON 7/14/2016

ARD 256329 JIFFY LUBE #1404ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

HAYWARD 7/14/2016

ARD 256330 JIFFY LUBE #1405ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

CONCORD 7/14/2016

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July–December 2016License Type(s)/# Business or Technician Owner City Effective Date

ARD 256338 JIFFY LUBE #2321ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

LAFAYETTE 7/14/2016

ARD 256339 JIFFY LUBE #2332ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 256340 JIFFY LUBE #2333ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 256341 JIFFY LUBE #2335ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

WALNUT CREEK 7/14/2016

ARD 256342 JIFFY LUBE #2339ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SANTA CLARA 7/14/2016

ARD 256343 JIFFY LUBE #2344ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 256344 JIFFY LUBE #2345ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 256345 JIFFY LUBE #2346ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

SAN JOSE 7/14/2016

ARD 256346 JIFFY LUBE #2352ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

NEWARK 7/14/2016

ARD 256347 JIFFY LUBE #2355ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

CUPERTINO 7/14/2016

ARD 256349 JIFFY LUBE #2350ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

MONTEREY 7/14/2016

ARD 256362 JIFFY LUBE #1297ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

PALO ALTO 7/14/2016

ARD 256363 JIFFY LUBE #2342ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

MOUNTAIN VIEW 7/14/2016

ARD 256364 JIFFY LUBE #2351ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

MONTEREY 7/14/2016

ARD 256399 JIFFY LUBE #1802ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

REDWOOD CITY 7/14/2016

ARD 256437 JIFFY LUBE #1166ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

NEWARK 7/14/2016

ARD 264443 JIFFY LUBE #1947ANTHONY & JOANN FANTICOLA FLP, MEMBER MC LLC

GILROY 7/14/2016

ARD 255849 WEST COAST COLLISION KOZLOYAN KARAPET LA HABRA 7/19/2016

ARD 269383AUDIO EXPERTS & CUSTOM AUTO PAINT, INC

SHERZAD M. MOSTAFA, PRESIDENT SAN DIEGO 7/19/2016

ARD/RC 275901 COLEMAN AUTO REPAIR DIEM THI NGUYEN SAN JOSE 7/19/2016

EO 637330 DIEM THI NGUYEN SAN JOSE 7/19/2016

ARD/TC 266225 JOJO'S TEST ONLY LEILA SASSINE RIVERSIDE 7/26/2016

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EO/EI 631148 MARK MARLEY HEMET 7/26/2016

EO 631269 WISSAM ATALLAH CORONA 7/26/2016

EO 635520 ABDULATIF HARB WILDOMAR 7/26/2016

EO 637156 RAUL PEREZ JURUPA VALLEY 7/26/2016

EO/EI/BA/LA 144528 ROBERTO CASAS ONTARIO 7/28/2016

EO/EI 147492 MINH QUANG TRAN GARDEN GROVE 7/28/2016

EO/EI 148391 SOCRATES L. URENA RIVERSIDE 7/28/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 229061

FONTANA SMOG AND REPAIR INC

RAFAT FARHANG, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

FONTANA 7/28/2016

ARD 266200BETTER BUILT TRANSMISSIONS/LAMONA SERVICE

STEVE B. CHILDRESS FRESNO 7/28/2016

ARD/TC 268319 A. M. SMOG CHECK TEST ONLY SOCRATES LOPEZ URENA RIVERSIDE 7/28/2016

ARD/RC 272188 C & A SMOG AUTOMOTIVECOLEMAN HANCOX AND SIHOL SITUMEANG, PARTNERS

ONTARIO 7/28/2016

ARD/RC 280573 FIVE STAR SMOG CENTER FADI JAMIL JWEINAT LANCASTER 7/28/2016

EO/EI 314085 COLEMAN HANCOX COVINA 7/28/2016

EO/EI 634488 FADI JAMIL JWEINAT LANCASTER 7/28/2016

ARD 259727 G & R AUTO REPAIR TIGRAN KHECHOUMIAN BURBANK 8/2/2016

ARD 284425 GR AUTO GROUP TIGRAN KHECHOUMIAN BURBANK 8/2/2016

EO/EI/BA/LA 5523 JOHN INTARDONATO MERCED 8/5/2016

EO/EI/BA/LA 132232 AHMAD ZIA CHOPAN WEST SACRAMENTO 8/8/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 216481

Z & M SMOG & REPAIRAHMAD ZIA CHOPAN AND MIKHAIL IVANOVICH TKACHEV

WEST SACRAMENTO 8/8/2016

ARD/RO/LS/BS 247313

WASHINGTON AUTO REPAIR DUY TUONG NGUYEN SAN JOSE 8/8/2016

EI/EO/BA/LA 634583 TAN NGUYEN SAN JOSE 8/8/2016

EO 312020 TUONG VAN NGUYEN SAN JOSE 8/8/2016

ARD 254240 FIRST CLASS AUTO CRAFT LEJ LLC LOS ANGELES 8/9/2016

ARD 250525 BRISTOL COLLISION CENTER PAVILLION PRODUCTS INC. CANOGA PARK 8/9/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 196100

SMOG CHECK STATION REZA GHOLAM DADVASH HAWTHORNE 8/11/2016

EI/EO/BA/LA 125142 REZA GHOLAM DADVASH TORRENCE 8/11/2016

ARD/RC 267896 PURRFECT AUTO SERVICE #272 VASILE AUTO INC. GLENDORA 8/12/2016

ARD/TC 257807 R & C SMOG CENTERRC VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LIEN SALE SVCS INC

INDIO 8/12/2016

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EI/EO 632309 RAMON P. CHAVEZ INDIO 8/12/2016

ARD/TC 269793 RC AUTOMOTIVERC VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LIEN SALE SVCS INC

INDIO 8/12/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 202958

T N HI TECH AUTO CARE THIEN VAN NGUYEN SAN JOSE 8/12/2016

BA/LA 95381STEVE NGUYEN (A.K.A. THIEN VAN NGUYEN)

SAN JOSE 8/12/2016

BA/LA 145082 KHANH-VU VAN LUONG SAN JOSE 8/12/2016

EO 637180 CHRISTOPHER ISLAS CHINO HILLS 8/18/2016

EO 635769 WILLIAM WONG MONTEREY PARK 8/18/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 211860

LEE'S AUTO REPAIR HUNG VAN PHAM REDWOOD CITY 8/19/2016

EI/EO/BA/LA 37019 HUNG VAN PHAM SAN JOSE 8/19/2016

ARD 267988ERIK'S AUTO BODY AND REPAIR CENTER INC

ELAHE AHSORI PASADENA 8/23/2016

ARD 171965 DISCOUNT MUFFLER & BRAKE NORMAN YOUNG SAN FRANCISCO 8/23/2016

ARD/RC 269994 A SOLUTION SMOG & AUTO JOSE O. SANCHEZ SAN BERNARDINO 8/23/2016

ARD/TC 271490 BUDDY TEST ONLY CARMEN SECOFF FONTANA 8/23/2016

ARD/RC 268973PROTECH COMPLETE AUTO CARE

NOHA A. DAMANHOURY SAN DIEGO 8/24/2016

EO/EI 134461 NASSER M. DAMANHOURY SAN DIEGO 8/24/2016

ARD/RC 267253MIGUEL'S SMOG CHECK AND AUTO REPAIR

MIGUEL A. MAGANA HESPERIA 8/25/2016

EO/EI 151755 MIGUEL A. MAGANA ADELANTO 8/25/2016

ARD/TC 276745 EL CAMINO #1 CARLOS RONDERO SEGURA ONTARIO 8/25/2016

EO 636679 HECTOR DAVID CARVALLO MONTEBELLO 8/25/2016

ARD/TC 276231 SMOG TEST CENTEREDER PLASENCIA AND DAVID RENE SANCHEZ

POMONA 8/25/2016

EO/EI 632822 EDER DE JESUS PLASENCIA POMONA 8/25/2016

ARD/RC 258891 AUTO SMOG & REPAIR STATION NAZARI 3 LLC PITTSBURG 8/26/2016

EO/EI 631723 MIKE A. NAZARI PITTSBURG 8/26/2016

EO 146390 SHOUKRY AILABOUNI PALM SPRINGS 9/2/2016

EI/EO 151462 ADANAN AMAR BATH LIVINGSTON 9/12/2016

ARD/RC 249722 DISCOUNT SMOG ADANAN AMAR BATH MERCED 9/12/2016

ARD 255720 DC'S RV CENTER DM COLLINS, INC. BAKERSFIELD 9/13/2016

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ARD 262370BEST AMERICAN TIRE AND WHEEL

WAQAS ALI SACRAMENTO 9/13/2016

ARD 263370 DC'S RV CENTER DONALD WAYNE COLLINS BAKERSFIELD 9/13/2016

ARD 260078 CORVETTE CARE CORVETTE CONNECTIONS RANCHO CORDOVA 9/15/2016

ARD 254240 FIRST CLASS AUTO CRAFT LEJ LLC LOS ANGELES 9/16/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 263901

ROAD KING SMOG RONI OSMAN MODESTO 9/16/2016

EI/EO/BA/LA 630946 RONI OSMAN MODESTO 9/16/2016

EI/EO 150132 MYNOR ROCAEL MORALES BELL GARDENS 9/27/2016

ARD/TC 277067 SIMON FAMILY SMOG ANDRE ALI FRANCOIS II LOS ANGELES 9/27/2016

EO 637002 THOMAS HARPER LOS ANGELES 9/27/2016

ARD 280178 JULIO'S AUTO CENTER JULIO CESAR OROPEZA SAN BERNARDINO 9/27/2016

ARD/TC 189852PALM SPRINGS SMOG TEST CENTER ONLY

KHALIL AILABOUNI PALM SPRINGS 10/4/2016

ARD/LS/BS 262578H & R SMOG CHECK & AUTO REPAIR

HECTOR EVERARDO TRUJILLO SAN BERNARDINO 10/4/2016

EO/EI 632615 MICHAEL JOSEPH MONARES SANTA CLARA 10/4/2016

EO/EI 3149 DONALD RAY MITCHAM TEHACHAPI 10/6/2016

ARD/RC 231015DONS PRO TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

DONALD RAY MITCHAM TEHACHAPI 10/6/2016

ARD/TC 272154 SAN CARLOS STAR SMOG HAO YUAN ZHOU SAN CARLOS 10/11/2016

ARD/TC 279907 PALM SMOG CHECK JUAN G RAZO MONTCLAIR 10/11/2016

EO 635370 HAO YUAN ZHOU SAN FRANCISCO 10/11/2016

EO 638359 ZAHID AKRAM CHAUDHRY MORENO VALLEY 10/11/2016

EO/EI 632711 CARLOS A. MEDINA INGLEWOOD 10/13/2016

ARD 200796COACH CRAFT AUTO BODY REPAIR & TOWING INC

COACH CRAFT AUTO BODY REPAIR & TOWING INC

LAKEPORT 10/13/2016

ARD/TC 273610 ADVANCE TEST ONLY OSCAR O HERNANDEZ-ELIAS SUN VALLEY 10/13/2016

EO/EI GRANTED GARY BEKELIAN YUCAIPA 10/13/2016

ARD/RC 268718 A SELMA SMOG SUNDIP SINGH SANGHA SELMA 10/14/2016

ARD/RC 275574 MAIN STREET GARAGE JOSHUA R HENSLEY MERCED 10/18/2016

EO/EI 633329 JOSHUA R. HENSLEY ATWATER 10/18/2016

EO/EI 153230 KENNETH WUORI FAIRFIELD 10/19/2016

ARD/TC 253746 ADVANCED SMOG CENTER KENNETH F WUORI FAIRFIELD 10/19/2016

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EO DENIED EDDIE JASON RUGLEY LOS ANGELES 10/18/2016

EO/EI 630834 GEORGE SECOFF RIVERSIDE 11/1/2016

EO 635131 MARK ESPINOZA SUNNYVALE 11/1/2016

EO 636771 WILLIAM GOMEZ-CAMACHO RIVERSIDE 11/1/2016

EO/EI/BA 149157 HUGO TORO EL CENTRO 11/4/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 249210

EL TORO SMOG STATION II HUGO JORGE TORO EL CENTRO 11/4/2016

ARD 258960 PLACER AUTO BODY TIMOTHY JOHN DEGNON AUBURN 11/4/2016

ARD 261111 SCOTTS PORSCHE SERVICE RANDALL BLAESI HOLMES CHULA VISTA 11/4/2016

ARD/RC 263654 MIDAS KHAN BROTHERS, INC. SAN JOSE 11/4/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 266098

LARRY'S SMOG & TUNE LARRY CASTILLO EL CENTRO 11/4/2016

EO/EI/BA/LA 632048 LARRY CASTILLO EL CENTRO 11/4/2016

EO/EI 146782 JIMMY SRICHANDR SAN DIEGO 11/8/2016

EO/EI 152661 NUA PHAM OAKLAND 11/8/2016

EO/EI 153340 ALLEN DIAZ SANTA ANA 11/8/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 165589

FIRST QUALITY AUTO REPAIR & BODY

NUA THANH PHAM OAKLAND 11/8/2016

ARD/TC 222686 SELMA SMOG PAUL SINGH PANNU SELMA 11/8/2016

ARD/TC 269271 MID-CITY SMOG CHECK CENTER JIMMY SRICHANDR SAN DIEGO 11/8/2016

EO/EI 631488 PAUL PANNU SELMA 11/8/2016

EO/EI 632778 PAWANPAL RANDHAWA FRESNO 11/8/2016

ARD/RC 247614 RUBIDOUX AUTO SERVICEMARIA D JACOBO AND RAUL H HERNANDEZ, PARTNERS

BLOOMINGTON 11/29/2016

EO 636076 ADAN GOMEZ FONTANA 11/29/2016

EO 637054 JUAN VAZQUEZ MORENO VALLEY 11/29/2016

ARD/RC/LS/BS 266532

7 TO 7 SMOG AND AUTO REPAIRJAMES GILBERT RICHARDS AND MOHAMMAD R AZAD, PARTNERS

RIVERSIDE 11/30/2016

EO/EI/BA/LA 630900 JAMES RICHARDS RIVERSIDE 11/30/2016

EA 634692 STEPHEN BLACKSHEAR COLTON 11/30/2016

EO/LA/BA 636435 MOHAMMAD AZAD MORENO VALLEY 11/30/2016

EO 636474 MAHUZINY MAGANA BLOOMINGTON 11/30/2016

EO 637039 JOSE LEAL MORENO VALLEY 11/30/2016

EO/BA 638053 MUHAMMAD ANEES MORENO VALLEY 11/30/2016

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ARD/RC/LS/BS 269482

AZTLAN AUTO REPAIR ENRIQUE RAMIREZ FREEDOM 12/19/2016

EO/EI/LA/BA 151159 ENRIQUE RAMIREZ-ORTIZ FREEDOM 12/19/2016

EO 637624 SALVADOR MENDOZA ARTEAGA ROYAL OAKS 12/19/2016

EO DENIED LUIS E. ZAMORA RIVERSIDE 12/19/2016

EO/EI/BA 631513 ZACKARY SCOTT WEST MODESTO 12/20/2016

EO/EI 142229 CHARBEL ELKHOURY PALMDALE 12/29/2016

EO DENIED EDMOND EYSSAKHANIAN DUARTE 12/29/2016

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