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 …

File a Complaint The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) mediates and investigates complaints related to automotive repair transactions between auto shops and consumers. If you have …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Spring 2025 edition - Legislation and regulations update.

Lookup data for STAR certified technicians and stations.

Enforcement actions, which may be cause for suspension or denial of STAR certification, are not reported on this page. Search BAR enforcement actions. Pursuant to California Code of …

License information for automotive repair businesses.Important! Write It Right! Our quick-reference guide is designed to help you comply with documentation and authorization …

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, …

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 …

May 1, 2025 · 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 …