Certified California DAD Emission Inspection System and Accessories - Innovative Test Solutions for 40+ Years

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Certified California DAD Emission Inspection System and accessories describe OTC’s emission inspection leadership and certified solutions for automotive inspection and maintenance. The material highlights tailpipe test equipment and OBD II test equipment, emphasizing OBD II scan tool technology, connectivity, and reliability. It outlines BAR DAD/OIS requirements by model year, introduces the SmogTamer system with SmogDADdyTM for efficient Vehicle Inspection Reports, and provides guidance on setup, training, purchasing versus renting, and equipment configurations.

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Certified California DAD Emission Inspection System and Accessories

Tailpipe Test Equipment and OBD II Test Equipment

Proven Connectivity and SmogTamer System

BAR DAD and OIS Facts

Transition into New Equipment

Choose Your Equipment and Configurations

Certified California DAD Emission Inspection System and Accessories The New California Emission Inspection System by OTC Plug in. Print the VIR. INNOVATIVE, INDUSTRY LEADING TEST SOLUTIONS FOR OVER 40 YEARS Tailpipe Test Equipment For over 40 years OTC has led the way with certified emission inspection systems and service for the automotive inspection and maintenance industry. OTC is a recognized brand throughout the world and is now a brand of Robert Bosch, GmbH of Germany. OTC’s experience in I/M extends back from the first state certified exhaust gas analyzers in the 1970’s, to state-of-theart gas analysis workstations we’re now bringing to the market. OBD II Test Equipment OTC has also led the way with certified OBD II inspection systems. Our OBD II scan tool technology is unprecedented in the industry; we design and develop tools for OEM’s that will fix tomorrow’s vehicles. We are the only certified equipment manufacturer that can claim industry leadership in both automotive diagnostic tools and emission inspection equipment. Proven Connectivity. Bosch has recently added the Smog DADdyTM OBD II Tool to our New California Inspection System in an effort to bring you certified equipment first. The SmogDADdyTM DAD tool has led the way with its innovative design and features, and has proven its effectiveness during BAR Certification Testing. Be the first to begin testing with the OBD II test equipment powered by OTC. BAR DAD and OIS Facts • The OTC SmogTamer System is guaranteed to be BAR Compliant. We’ve designed the New California Inspection System to provide you convenience and accuracy during the Smog Test. The OTC SmogTamer System now includes the SmogDADdy™ for years of reliable testing. Our system meets all of the requirements by BAR. • Star Stations will be required to have equipment that performs both test types. BAR 97 equipment will be required for several more years to perform the tailpipe test on 1999 MY and older vehicles. The DAD/OIS will be required for the OBD II test on 2000 MY and newer vehicles-including diesel powered vehicles. Upon BAR certification, our SmogTamer BAR 97 will be a DAD compliant Hybrid that can provide both test types in one workstation. • The OTC Developed DAD workstation, will be required to conduct Model Year 2000 and later vehicle inspections beginning in 2014. OTC and NAPA will have inventory and will deliver on time. Our goal is to get you testing early, ahead of the crowd, ahead of the official Go-Live date. • Purchase vs. Rental. Renting your equipment is a novel way to gain new equipment in your shop. Remember, you own the equipment when you purchase, there is no complicated paperwork and agreements,(when you “rent” your equipment you must provide a personal guarantee, read the fine print) and when you purchase, you are free to transfer, sell or modify your equipment as you see fit, at any time. We encourage you to either purchase or lease it with intention of owning your equipment; OTC and NAPA will work with you to find payment options that best fit your business needs. • Bosch and OTC are trusted names in the automotive test and repair market. You know Bosch and you know OTC. Bosch is our company and our brand is OTC in this market. Now, we’re partnering with NAPA in California to bring you the New California Inspection System. Bosch and NAPA have been around longer than all of the other companies competing for your business. Our focus is you and your business. Trust the leaders in this field. The Transition into New Equipment has Never Been Easier For OBD II and BAR 97 testing, our SmogTamer inspection System line-up includes the SmogDADdy™ DAD interface that is unmatched for connectivity and reliability. The DAD is Windows 7 compliant and connects seamlessly to the BAR-OIS client software application to quickly produce a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) with accurate pass/fail results. Your OIS and/or BAR 97 pallet will arrive on-site

FAQs

What equipment does OTC provide for California emission inspections?

OTC provides certified tailpipe test equipment and certified OBD II inspection systems, including tools such as the SmogDADdyTM and the SmogTamer system.

How do BAR requirements determine which test type is used?

BAR 97 supports tailpipe testing for 1999 model year and older vehicles, while DAD/OIS is required for OBD II testing for 2000 model year and newer vehicles, including diesel-powered vehicles.

How does the SmogTamer system help produce inspection results?

The SmogTamer lineup includes the SmogDADdy™ DAD interface that connects to the BAR-OIS client software to quickly generate a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) with accurate pass/fail results.

Sep 15, 2026

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