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

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 …

BAR's storage fee webpage is intended to help support consumers and both the automotive repair and insurance industries with common storage fee issues. The page provides information on …

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

Lookup data for STAR certified technicians and stations.

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.

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 …

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 …

Automotive repair business licenses Important! Write It Right! Our quick-reference guide is designed to help you comply with documentation and authorization requirements Get guidance …

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 …