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

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

Renew your license! BAR recommends renewing your license online. This helps avoid mailing delays and reduces processing time. Renew business license Renew inspector or technician license If you …

New tear down disclosure requirements now in effect New tear down requirements for automotive repair dealers are effective July 1. These changes are part of the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) …

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

Contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair BAR field offices provide support services to license applicants and licensees. Locations: Bakersfield, Culver City, Fresno, Hercules, Riverside, Sacramento, San …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair's auto shop locator allows you to find licensed automotive repair dealers near you.

The CAP vehicle retirement option offers eligible consumers a financial incentive to retire their operational vehicle at a BAR-contracted auto dismantler. Review the list of available BAR-contracted …

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 …

Lookup data for STAR certified technicians and stations.