SmogScanner
Smog check verdict from a scan
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Scan a VIN or plate. Know if the car needs a smog check and which test it takes, in seconds.
SmogScanner helps California smog check stations identify vehicles and manage their daily work.
Scan or enter a VIN to see vehicle specifications, applicable smog exemptions, the recommended BAR test type, and the rules behind the result. VIN scanning is free and works without an account. License-plate lookup requires an account and is subject to usage limits.
Station tools include work orders, estimates, invoices, customer signatures, customer and vehicle records, and reports. Station plans are purchased and managed on the SmogScanner website.
Vehicle information uses NHTSA vPIC data. Smog recommendations use California BAR rules. The app provides a link to the official BAR inspection-history website.
SmogScanner is an independent service and is not affiliated with the California BAR, DMV, or NHTSA. Confirm inspection requirements with the applicable agency.
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The developer, Arne Noori, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Financial Info
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Arne Noori
- Size
- 15.4 MB
- Category
- Business
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Arne Noori