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Although you don't need formal qualifications to become a mechanic, a lot of mechanics start off with an apprenticeship or some form of structured training, either full-time or while on the job.

California. Any contractor, including a painting and decorating contractor, who works on a project that costs $500 or more must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Businesses or individuals that receive compensation for repairing, altering, or diagnosing malfunctions of motor vehicles must be registered as an automotive repair dealer (ARD) with BAR.

On the other hand, mobile mechanics in California need to obtain a repair business license from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (B.A.R.) to operate. Your local small business office can provide guidance and help with paperwork for registering your mobile auto repair business.

In California, you will need a resale permit and, most importantly, to be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). The BAR can be found online on the Consumer Affairs Department website. You will also need a Hazmat/EPA permit.

CAR Act and the B.A.R. First of all, it requires that all persons or businesses that perform auto repairs for a fee, whether it is an auto repair shop operating at a specific address or a mobile mechanic, must be registered and licensed with the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

Contact the Bureau of Auto Repair in California by calling 1-800-952-5210, via its website or by visiting one of its offices (see Resources). The Bureau of Auto Repair issues Automotive Repair Dealer Registration (ARD), which is required in California before you can operate your shop.