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What is Smog?

Smog is a kind of air pollution, originally named for the mixture of smoke and fog in the air. Smog check stations are designed to measure the amount of toxic gases emitted from vehicles' exhaust. Classic smog results from large amounts of coal burning in an area and is caused by a mixture of smoke and sulfur dioxide. In the 1950s a new type of smog, known as Photochemical Smog, was first described. Smog is a problem in a number of cities and continues to harm human health. Strict smog check regulations are installed to control this problem. Ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide carbon monoxide are especially harmful for senior citizens, children, and people with heart and lung conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma. It can inflame breathing passages, decreasing the lungs' working capacity, and causing shortness of breath, pain when inhaling deeply, wheezing, and coughing. It can cause eye and nose irritation and it dries out the protective m…

New Smog Check OBD Reference Guide

Since the implementation of On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) inspection procedures, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has identified specific vehicles with unique OBD test issues. Specialized testing exceptions must be followed when performing Smog Checks on these “vehicles of interest” to ensure the BAR OBD Inspection System (BAR-OIS) or BAR-97 Emission Inspection System function appropriately. Accordingly, BAR has adjusted the BAR-OIS and BAR-97 software to accommodate these testing issues and has updated the Smog Check OBD Reference Guide, formerly known as Appendix J. The Smog Check OBD Reference Guide provides information and instructions for the inspection of vehicles with known OBD testing difficulties. The guide allows inspectors to search testing information by vehicle make, year, and model to troubleshoot testing issues, including the following: No communication No OBD II Unset monitors False MIL illumination Remember, inspectors must enter the correct vehicle …

College Offers Automotive Degree (Smog Coupons news)

On May 18, 2015, Rio Hondo College received final approval from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to offer a bachelor’s degree program in automotive technology. The college, located in Whittier, was one of 15 California community colleges granted approval to offer a four-year degree as part of a Statewide pilot program authorized by Senate Bill 850 (Block, 2014) to increase college participation rates and improve workforce training opportunities to fill jobs in high demand technical disciplines that increasingly require bachelor degrees. Rio Hondo College is the only public institution in the State currently offering a four-year degree in automotive technology. The program is designed to provide the automotive industry with technically competent employees possessing strong interpersonal skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, work in teams, and pursue continued professional development. Courses are open to freshmen students be…

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

ARD Registration, Station Licensure, and License Renewals The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) Licensing Unit is often asked about licensure and renewal, as well as other general business change requirements. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions. ARD Registration and Station Licensure How do I apply for an automotive repair dealer registration? To apply for an automotive repair dealer (ARD) registration, submit a completed ARD application and the applicable fee. The application can be downloaded by visiting the BAR website at www.bar.ca.gov or by calling the BAR Licensing Unit at (916) 403-8477 or (855) 735-0462. Businesses wanting to apply for a Smog Check, lamp, and/or brake station license(s) must also apply for an ARD registration. How do I apply for a station license? To apply for initial licensure of a Smog Check, lamp, and/or brake station, an existing ARD or ARD applicant must submit the appropriate station application(s) and fee(s). Applications ca…