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 serves Californians through effective regulation of the automotive repair and Smog Check industry.

Vehicle safety systems inspections Vehicle safety systems inspection stations provide comprehensive inspections of vehicle safety systems. Technicians licensed to verify safety …

This report summarizes Smog Check Inspection data for August 2025.

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Fall 2025 edition - BAR news and updates.

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES • If a language survey has been conducted and a target language group has been identified to have a substantial number (5%) of non- or limited …

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 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 …

A summary of pass/fail standards for the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test portion of a Smog Check inspection and instructions for inspecting vehicles with known OBD test difficulties.

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 …