California Bureau of Automotive Repair Protecting Californians through effective oversight of the automotive repair industry and administration of vehicle emissions reduction and safety programs. …

BAR field offices provide support services to license applicants and licensees. Locations: Bakersfield, Culver City, Fresno, Hercules, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Ana, South El …

Cost The cost of a Smog Check inspection varies by station. Inspection prices are not regulated by BAR. Shopping around can help you find the best price. The station must charge a $8.25 Smog Check …

To search BAR enforcement activities by action and/or license type, and access related disciplinary documents, visit BAR’s enforcement actions page. Additionally, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ …

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

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Our mission is to protect Californians through effective oversight of the automotive repair industry and administration …

The BAR On-Board Diagnostic Inspection System collects data from 2000 and newer vehicles. The BAR-97 Emissions Inspection System measures tailpipe emissions on 1999 and older vehicles.

BAR will verify that all renewal requirements have been met and the payment has been processed. If additional information is needed to process your renewal, you will be notified.

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 …

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 …