/ Clean Vehicles
PROGRAM
AGENCY
Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
DESCRIPTION The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) offers two options – Repair Assistance and Vehicle Retirement. Repair Assistance Income-eligible consumers who meet program requirements may receive up to $500 in emissions-related repairs at a STAR test-and-repair station after their vehicle fails its biennial Smog Check inspection. Vehicle Retirement Consumers who meet eligibility requirements may receive either $1,000 or $1,500 to voluntarily retire their operational vehicle from California roadways at a BAR-contracted dismantler site. ELIGIBILITY If you own an operational vehicle that recently failed a Smog Check inspection, you may be eligible to receive an incentive to repair or retire your vehicle. For repair assistance, receive up to $500 in emissions-related repairs at a STAR test-and-repair station if you meet the income requirement below. For vehicle retirement, income-eligible consumers who meet program eligibility requirement (same as for repair) may receive $1,500. All other eligible consumers may receive $1,000. Recipients of the increased Option 2 rebate of $1,500 may not have to fail a Smog Check inspection. CAP Income Requirement Household Size: 1
$27,315
2
$37,035
3
$46,755
4 5 6 7
$56,475 $66,195 $75,915 $85,635
8
$95,355
9
$105,075
10
$114,795
Each Additional Person
$9,720
PROGRAM TYPE Low Carbon Transportation; Car Repair/ Retirement TARGETED APPLICANT Repairing or Replacing Vehicle due to trouble passing Smog Check inspection ELIGIBLE AREAS State of California RANGE OF ASSISTANCE Up to $1,500 for vehicle retirement. Up to $500 in emissions-related repairs. TIME FRAME Ongoing EXPECTED TIME TO RECEIVE BENEFITS Repair Assistance is usually processed within 2 weeks of receipt of a completed application. Vehicle Retirements are usually processed within 4 to 6 weeks. WEBSITE www.bar.ca.gov/consumer/ Consumer_Assistance_Program CONTACT Phone: 866-272-9642
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