1111 Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureaus
Program Descriptions

31 - BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

The Bureau of Automotive Repair administers two major programs in automotive repair markets that protect the consumer: the Automotive Repair Program and the Smog Check Program. Both programs are designed to protect consumers in the automotive repair marketplace, promote consumer education, and discipline unethical service dealers and technicians. In addition, through the Smog Check Program, BAR administers the nation's largest motor vehicle emissions reduction program. The Bureau also administers the Consumer Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible consumers whose vehicles fail a biennial Smog Check inspection.