The Bureau of Automotive Repair operates under the Department of Consumer Affairs, overseeing rules and enforcing laws related to automotive repair. The director can establish citations for violations, including informal review processes by a panel of representatives. If automotive repair dealers complete certified remedial training, they might prevent their citations from appearing online, provided they haven't done similar training in the past 18 months. Relevant employees may also need to train. This law requires review by the Legislature to ensure the bureau's continued necessity and effectiveness, with the assumption it might end by 2028. This section remains in effect until July 2026, when it will be repealed.

This law section establishes the Bureau of Automotive Repair within the Department of Consumer Affairs, giving the director control over its operations. The director can create rules and a citation system to manage violations. It also introduces a process for informal review of citations, which includes a panel with representatives from the bureau, public, and automotive industry. The bureau's powers and duties are subject to legislative review to prove the necessity of its existence. The law will start being effective on July 1, 2026.

This law allows the director to hire and set the pay for staff like clerks, inspectors, investigators, and auditors who are needed to enforce the rules of this chapter. They also can appoint an assistant chief, all under the guidance of the chief, unless other specific rules apply.

This law allows the director to let a deputy, assistant director, or chief handle their responsibilities or exercise their authority. However, the director can set specific rules or limits on how they do it.

This law section requires the director to maintain a complete list of all registered automotive repair dealers, including their names and addresses. If someone wants a copy of this list, they can pay a fee to get it. Additionally, the bureau must send out a newsletter to these registered dealers at least twice a year with updates on regulations, disciplinary actions, and other helpful enforcement information.

The law requires the director to look into possible rule-breaking by auto repair shops and mechanics, even if no one has complained. They need to create a system for people to report issues. If a shop or mechanic is found at fault, the director can propose ways to fix the problem for the customer. If the shop follows these suggestions, this will be taken into account in any future actions against them.

This section establishes an enforcement program within a department to investigate certain violations related to vehicle inspections. It allows the department to buy various vehicles for undercover investigations without following some usual government purchasing rules. The department can modify these vehicles for investigative purposes and purchase services or parts as needed. There's no strict spending limit, but funds must be used wisely. These vehicles are tracked through inventory reports, and related records are generally kept private from public disclosure.

This law requires the bureau to work with the Office of Traffic Safety to set rules for how car repair shops handle ignition interlock devices. These devices are used to stop a car from starting if the driver has been drinking. Manufacturers must follow bureau standards for installing these devices. The bureau can charge manufacturers a fee for monitoring this. If a repair shop doesn't follow the rules, the director can issue citations or revoke their registration. Also, repair shops must give customers certain information about these devices and a contact number for the bureau.