clean air

  SACRAMENTO – La Oficina de Reparaciones Automotrices (BAR, por sus siglas en inglés) ha aumentado los montos de incentivo para retirar o reparar un vehículo a través de su Programa de Asistencia al Consumidor. Los consumidores elegibles por sus ingresos ahora pueden recibir hasta $2,000 para retirar un vehículo…

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has increased the incentive amounts to retire or repair a vehicle through its Consumer Assistance Program. Income eligible consumers can now receive up to $2,000 to retire a vehicle or up to $1,450 for emissions repairs. The Consumer Assistance Program offers consumers…

The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has many resources that not only benefit consumers but also help improve the environment. One of those is the Smog Check Referee Program, which assists consumers with resolving special emissions situations, ultimately improving California’s air quality. Referees are conveniently…

How to catch a Smog Check cheater. Explaining the differences between assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Rebuilding your home after a natural disaster. Video conferencing with your physician. Considering food quality instead of counting calories. All of these topics and more are included in the latest edition of Consumer…