Consumer Information

• Auto Buying/Leasing  - Take Charge California
  Information on buying or leasing a car, including tips, guides, and online calculators.
• Auto Insurance  - Take Charge California
  Compare premiums online, find an agent, verify a license, and get information about buying insurance.
• Auto Maintenance  - Take Charge California
  A guide to automotive repair in California, including smog checks, selecting a shop, meeting with the service writer, your rights, the paperwork, estimates, invoices, and more.
• DriveClean.ca.gov - California Air Resources Board
  Car buyers can find the cleanest, most efficient vehicles on the market, and search incentives to save money.
• DriveHealthy.com - Bureau of Automotive Repair
  If your vehicle failed a smog check you may qualify for assistance.
• Lemon Laws - Department of Consumer Affairs
  Read about the California Motor Vehicle Warranty and Lemon Law.
• Repair Shops - Bureau of Automotive Repair
  Picking an auto repair shop, questions to ask, and what to look for when you visit an auto repair shop.
• Smog Check - Bureau of Automotive Repair
  When to smog check your vehicle, locate a smog check station, what to do if your vehicle fails, and financial assistance.
• Smog Check History - Bureau of Automotive Repair
  Look up a vehicle's test history using either the VIN or the plate number.