If you are looking to file a complaint against a repair or body shop , please report a problem with a DMV regulated automotive business. [1] 

Complaint filed against you or your business 
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles DMV regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers and other related businesses in New York State. To legally operate as such a business , you must register with the DMV. Once your application is approved you will receive a certificate from DMV. You will also receive a copy of the Commissioner's Regulations that pertain to your type of business. They will explain your responsibilities to consumers. You must follow all consumer protection laws and regulations. DMV advises all consumers who have a complaint against a dealer, inspection station, repair shop, or dismantler to make an attempt to resolve their complaint with the business manager. If they are not successful , they are advised to contact the DMV Consumer & Facilities Services Complaint Unit. protect your business: keep a copy of all work orders in an easy - to - access location 

Complaint process 
If a complaint has been filed against you , a Consumer Services Representative from the DMV will contact you in an attempt to resolve this complaint. The CSR will explain the nature of the complaint and will also inform you of your rights, responsibilities, and your liability. If the complaint is not resolved with the CSR , the case will be sent to an Automotive Facilities Inspector AFI for a formal investigation. avoid costly penalties, fines, and the loss of valuable customers by responding to all DMV inquiries in a timely manner 

Investigation process 
The AFI will conduct a formal investigation. The result may be no action, a warning letter Notice of Investigation placed in your file, or a formal administrative hearing before an Administrative Law Judge ALJ. When Vehicle Safety initiates the hearing process , you may be offered the opportunity t

user: i was wondering if i could get some more information about the hearing process?

assistant: sure, the DMV is the petitioner and the complainant may be a witness and the complainant may be a witness. you are entitled to an attorney and to bring that attorney to the hearing. `

assistant: would you like me to explain more about the hearing process?

user: yes please, what happens at the end of the hearing?

assistant: at the end of the hearing there may differences in terms of results. wou;d you like to hear more?

user: yes please, what do you mean by differences in terms of results?

assistant: some ALJs may sustain or impose civil penalties. if the ALJ imposes civil penalties, you must pay all fines and penalties in order to prevent the loss of your operating privileges. you will receive a letter from the DMV shortly after the hearing 

user: What happens to my business?

assistant: if you pay the fine you will be allowed to return to work and business will be running after compliance.

user: What happens if there is no action at the hearing?

assistant:  you may be offered the opportunity to pay restitution to the consumer or have the penalty reduced depending on the result of the hearing

user: what happens if there is action at the hearing?

assistant: it depends on the situation, but the ALJ may sustain all, some, or none of the charges