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 …

License and regulate automotive repair dealers, Smog Check stations and technicians, and vehicle safety systems stations and technicians 1.. Mediate automotive repair complaints, …

Vehicle safety systems inspection information for licensees.! Inspection order: You must check all safety systems required in the inspection manual. But you can check the systems in any order. …

Governor Newsom issues executive order postponing renewal fees for licensees impacted by Los Angeles fires NEW. On January 29, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N …

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

May 11, 2018 · 2.0 . Removed: Aftermarket Parts Verification Guidelines (Smog Check Manual) 11/1/2018 : 2.1 . Added Smog Check Requirements by Vehicle Type Table : 5/15/2019

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, …

Lookup data for STAR certified technicians and stations.

× Visit www.ca.gov/lafires for information and resources for Californians impacted by the Los Angeles Fires.