Update from the BAR New online license renewal system makes renewals easier and faster The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is launching an updated online license renewal system. The new system is easier to use, faster, and more accurate. It now also allows licensees to renew multiple licenses at the same time in one transaction. What’s new and improved The updated system offers licensees several key benefits: Check eligibility for renewal. The system checks license renewal eligibility to help licensees avoid errors and delays. Renew multiple licenses at once. Licensees can now renew more than one license in one simple transaction. Make one combined payment. Pay renewal fees for multiple licenses in one easy payment. Avoid payment errors. The system ensures payments are applied to the correct license number and type ... read more

Many thanks to Dennis Montalbano, who has worked on this project of Apprenticeships in California for nearly a decade. This is a game changer for the industry. ~~~~~ January 29, 2026 From: Dennis Montalbano, Past ASCCA State President Here is the link for an instructor opening for the new apprentice program at Fresno City College. Automotive Technology Instructor (Apprenticeships) (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College Please distribute this to anyone that is interested. After 9 years of persistent nagging from me, we are seeing the apprenticeship for independent garages come to fruition. Yea