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

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 year, and …

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

Updated Write It Right guide provides updates and clarifications for automotive repair dealers NEW BAR has updated the Write It Right guide. The updated guide clarifies existing requirements and reflects …

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-contracted …

BAR's online services offer our stakeholders a quick and easy way to access our programs and information online. Find an auto shop, lookup a license, file a complaint, renew a license, check a …

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

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 done right. You …

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

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 equipment—and require …