

Consumer Assistance Program – offers eligible consumers repair assistance and retirement options to help improve California's air quality.Complaint Program – mediates disputes between consumers and auto shops.Cars for Schools Program – provides retired vehicles to public high schools, community colleges, and regional occupation programs throughout the state to provide hands-on training opportunities for students.Auto Body Inspection Program – offers no-cost inspections to consumers to verify that collision repairs were performed correctly.Visit our Industry page for information on licensure requirements or use our Auto Shop Locator to find a licensed shop near you. Lamp Adjuster – an individual licensed by BAR to test, inspect, adjust, and repair the lamps and related electrical systems on vehicles.


Brake Adjuster – an individual licensed by BAR to test, inspect, adjust, and repair the brakes and brake systems on vehicles.Smog Check Repair Technician – an individual licensed by BAR to diagnose and repair the emissions control systems on vehicles subject to the Smog Check Program.Smog Check Inspector – an individual licensed by BAR to inspect and certify the emissions control systems on vehicles subject to the Smog Check Program.STAR Station Certification – a certification issued by BAR to a licensed Smog Check test-and-repair station or test-only station that meets established performance standards for the inspection of directed vehicles.Lamp Station – a registered ARD that is licensed to test, inspect, adjust, and repair all lamps and related electrical systems on vehicles.Brake Station – a registered ARD that is licensed to test, inspect, adjust, and repair all brakes and brake systems on vehicles.A repair-only station is licensed to diagnose and repair vehicles.A test-only station is licensed to inspect vehicles.A test-and-repair station is licensed to inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles.
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There are three Smog Check station license types.
