California Bureau of Automotive Repair - Vehicle Retirement Program

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The Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) vehicle retirement option offers eligible consumers an incentive to retire their operational vehicle. Consumers meeting the income eligibility requirement may receive $1,500 for each vehicle retired. All other vehicle owners may receive $1,000 to retire their vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler.
  • Income-qualified offer option
  • Vehicles must be currently registered
  • Vehicle must have failed its most recent smog inspection
  • Visit program website for details
  • Restrictions apply, subject to change without notice

Incentive Information

• $1,500 incentive if gross household income is less than or equal to 225% of federal poverty level.
• $1,000 incentive for all other vehicle owners that retire vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler.