The California Smog Auto Institute (CSAI) opened its doors in 2004 as an automotive technician and smog certification school for the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). We outfitted our facility with state-of-the-art equipment to train independent and dealer technicians. In 2007, we opened our doors to the public, offering The California Smog Auto Institute (CSAI) opened its doors in 2004 as an automotive technician and smog certification school for the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). We outfitted our facility with state-of-the-art equipment to train independent and dealer technicians. In 2007, we opened our doors to the public, offering quality auto repair and maintenance services utilizing the same high-tech equipment, diagnostic scanners, and alignment equipment used to train OEM technicians. Today, our location at 3001 Chicago Ave Riverside, CA 92507 is one of the premier auto repair shops in Riverside, CA. Our mission remains the same – to provide the most comprehensive, quality-defined automotive service and maintenance at all times. ...more