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

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

Maintenance and repairs Regular maintenance and repairs help keep your vehicle safe and reliable. It’s important to choose a licensed auto shop for these services to ensure the work is …

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 …

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 …

Deputy Attorney General State Bar No. 322489 300 So. Spring Street, Suite 1702 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Telephone: (213) 269-6701 Facsimile: (916) 731-2126 E-mail: …

The CAP vehicle retirement option offers eligible consumers a financial incentive to retire their operational vehicle at a BAR-contracted auto dismantler. Review the list of available BAR …

Online license renewal is available for Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) registrations and station licenses that will expire within the next 90 days or have not been expired for more than one …

CCR §2037 (h)(2) The owner of a vehicle which fails an inspection during the period between 3 years/50,000 miles and 7 years/70,000 miles may choose to have the vehicle repair at a …

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