EFFECTIVECaliforniaJul 1, 2025✓ Human reviewed

BAR updated tear-down disclosure requirements for automotive repair dealers

BAR adopted amendments to California automotive-repair estimate and tear-down disclosure requirements. The approved changes took effect July 1, 2025.

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What to check

Review tear-down estimate and customer-authorization forms to ensure required disclosures and approvals match BAR’s current rules.

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Sep 20, 2026
Applies to
All operations
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