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

How to get licensed!Review the laws and regulations. Understanding the requirements now can help you avoid compliance issues later. Automotive Repair Act and all related laws and …

Update your license!If you have a change of ownership, you must apply for a new automotive repair dealer registration. You also must apply for new station licenses, if applicable. Change …

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

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Fall 2024 edition - Cal-VIS updates.

Vehicle safety systems inspections Vehicle safety systems inspection stations provide comprehensive inspections of vehicle safety systems. Technicians licensed to verify safety …

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 …

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 …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (Bureau or BAR) staff noticed the proposed rulemaking with a 45-day comment period ending on December 16, 2024. The Bureau received 10 comments …

BAR news and updates.New tear down disclosure requirements now in effect—Updated Write It Right guide available New tear down requirements for automotive repair dealers are effective …