Smog Check Center

Your vehicle may not be ready for a Smog Check if you recently disconnected or replaced the battery.

Drive your vehicle for a week or two to allow the readiness monitors to reset before taking it in for a Smog Check.

Learn more: www.bar.ca.gov/smog-check

Your Smog Check matters!

They make the air cleaner by finding cars that pollute too much. Then, these vehicles can be fixed or taken off the road.

Learn more: www.bar.ca.gov/smog-check

Questions about Smog Check? Learn about requirements and options available to you if your vehicle fails. www.bar.ca.gov/smog-check

To determine the first year most vehicles need a biennial Smog Check, add eight to the model year of a vehicle.

For example, a 2020 model-year vehicle will first be subject to a biennial Smog Check in 2028 (2020 + 8 = 2028).

Learn more about what vehicles need Smog Checks and other requirements: www.bar.ca.gov/smog-check

Vehicle not worth fixing? Our Consumer Assistance Program has a vehicle retirement option!

You can receive up to $2,000 to retire your operational vehicle.

Learn more and apply online: www.bar.ca.gov/cap/retirement.

Consumers have options when they need help with a lemon 🍋🚗.

The Arbitration Certification Program is a fast and simple Lemon Law Assistance resource. Contact us for more information.

🌐 www.dca.ca.gov/acp
📞 (916) 574-7350
✉ [email protected]

Does your vehicle require a Smog Check at a STAR station?

STAR stations meet higher performance standards required to inspect vehicles with a higher likelihood of failure.

Find a STAR station to complete the inspection: www.bar.ca.gov/locator

Failed Smog Check? Don’t worry, you have options!

- Have your vehicle repaired by a licensed station. www.bar.ca.gov/locator
- Contact the Referee for a second opinion. www.asktheref.org
- Apply for the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) to repair or retire your vehicle. www.bar.ca.gov/cap

Questions about Smog Check? Learn about requirements and options available to you if your vehicle fails. www.bar.ca.gov/smogcheck

If your vehicle’s "check engine" light comes on, don't wait! Get it repaired as soon as possible.

Find a licensed auto shop to complete the repairs: www.bar.ca.gov/locator