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- Home page - Bureau of Automotive Repair
The Bureau of Automotive Repair serves Californians through effective regulation of the automotive repair and Smog Check industry
- Smog Check Executive Summary Report October 2025
This report summarizes Smog Check Inspection data for October 2025
- BAR-OIS and BAR-SIS inspection systems - Bureau of Automotive Repair
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 an internet connection to run the California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) software
- Smog Check inspections - Bureau of Automotive Repair
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 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 Stations may also get
- About the Bureau of Automotive Repair
Learn about the Bureau of Automotive Repair, including an overview on who we license, our programs, and our leadership
- Online License Renewal - Bureau of Automotive Repair
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 Smog Check Inspector and Smog Check Repair Technician licenses that will expire within the next 150 days or have not been expired for more than one year Please select the appropriate license type
- Vehicle safety systems inspections - Bureau of Automotive Repair
Vehicle safety systems inspections Vehicle safety systems inspection stations provide comprehensive inspections of vehicle safety systems Technicians licensed to verify safety systems perform the inspections The technician enters inspection results into the BAR Safety Inspection System (BAR-SIS) The BAR-SIS issues an electronic certificate of compliance if the vehicle passes The vehicle
- Retire your vehicle - Bureau of Automotive Repair
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 requirements If you meet the income requirements, you may receive $1,500 or $2,000 to retire your vehicle If you don't meet the income requirements, you may receive $1,350 to retire your vehicle
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