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 …

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

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Vehicle Inspection Results page, displays Inspection history based on the vehicle VIN or license plate.

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

Apply for vehicle retirement Our vehicle retirement option offers an incentive for retiring your operational vehicle. To qualify, your vehicle must be drivable and you must meet eligibility …

A summary of pass/fail standards for the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test portion of a Smog Check inspection and instructions for inspecting vehicles with known OBD test difficulties.

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

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