Smog Check inspections Smog Check licensees provide emissions services, including inspections and repairs. Inspectors use one of two systems depending on vehicle age, weight, …

Learn about the Bureau of Automotive Repair, including an overview on who we license, our programs, and our leadership.

The BAR-OIS and BAR-SIS systems consist of the same equipment—including a BAR-certified Data Acquisition Device (DAD), biometric palm scanner, and other off-the-shelf …

Apply for a business license A business must be registered by BAR as an automotive repair dealer (ARD) to, for compensation, repair and/or diagnose malfunctions of motor vehicles. …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair serves Californians through effective regulation of the automotive repair and Smog Check industry.

Smog Checks help keep California's air clean and your vehicle running smoothly. Regular inspections check that your vehicle meets emissions standards. They also identify needed …

Contact the Bureau of Automotive RepairBAR field offices provide support services to license applicants and licensees. Locations: Bakersfield, Culver City, Fresno, Hercules, Riverside, …

New tear down disclosure requirements now in effect—Updated Write It Right guide available New tear down requirements for automotive repair dealers are effective July 1. These changes …

Amend Section 3340.42.2 of Division 33 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations to read as follows: 3340.42.2. Test Methods and Standards for the On-Board Diagnostic Inspection. …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Fall 2023 edition - Print Your License Online.