California Bureau of Automotive Repair

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is part of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), whose mission is to promote and protect the interests of California consumers. BAR provides a wide range of consumer protection services, including:

Registers and regulates approximately 36,000 California automotive repair dealers.
Licenses Smog Check stations, technicians, and inspectors.
Licenses brake and lamp stations and adjusters.