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 …

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

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

State Bar No. 235612 300 So. Spring Street, Suite 1702

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

New tear down disclosure requirements now in effect—Updated Write It Right guide available New tear down requirements for automotive repair dealers are effective July 1. These changes …

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 …

Deputy Attorney General State Bar No. 322489 300 So. Spring Street, Suite 1702 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Telephone: (213) 269-6701 Facsimile: (916) 731-2126 E-mail: …

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 …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Spring 2025 edition - Guidance on business or ownership changes.