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    CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) is administered by the


    Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and is designed to help
    improve California’s air quality. CAP offers consumers up to $500 in
    financial assistance towards certain emissions-related repairs. In
    addition, CAP offers consumers $1,000 or $1,500 to retire a
    qualified vehicle.
    Para obtener una solicitude n español, llámenos a BAR a 866.272.9642.

    VEHICLE RETIREMENT REQUIREMENTS – Option 1


    Under Vehicle Retirement Option 1, payment of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each vehicle
    retired from operation for vehicle owners that meet income eligibility requirements. All other vehicle owners shall
    receive one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each vehicle retired from operation. All vehicles shall be retired from
    operation at a dismantler operating under contract with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). NOTE: Financial
    assistance is based on the availability of funds.

    The vehicle must have failed its most recent Smog The vehicle must be a passenger vehicle, truck,
    Check inspection (aborted, manual mode, and sports utility vehicle (SUV), or van with a gross
    training mode tests do not qualify). vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.

    NOTE: The Smog Check failure must not be due


    solely to an ignition timing adjustment, a failed gas The vehicle must be currently registered with the
    cap functional test, or a tampered emissions control DMV with a valid, unexpired registration sticker OR
    system where the tampered system is the cause for have all fees paid to the DMV and not have a
    failing the Smog Check inspection. registration that has been expired more than 120
    days.

    The vehicle must not be undergoing an initial


    registration or re-registration in California. The vehicle must have been registered in California
    for two consecutive years preceding the current
    registration expiration date and the registration must
    The vehicle must not be undergoing a transfer of not have lapsed for more than 120 days during those
    ownership. two years.

    The vehicle must not be registered to a business, You must be the registered owner of the vehicle with
    fleet, or non-profit organization. vehicle title issued in your name.

    The vehicle must not be a dismantled or a total loss You may only retire one vehicle as a sole owner OR
    salvaged vehicle that has not been re-registered with two vehicles as a joint owner through CAP within a
    the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). twelve (12) month period.

    If approved, the vehicle must pass an equipment and operational inspection (see page 3) at a BAR-
    contracted dismantler.

    Do not retire your vehicle until your application has been approved.
    The State does not have authority to reimburse consumers.

    Questions? Please call 866.272.9642 or visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov.


    Page 1 of 3 CAP/ER (Rev. 06/15)
    California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair

    VEHICLE RETIREMENT REQUIREMENTS – Option 2


    Under Vehicle Retirement Option 2, vehicle owners who meet the following eligibility requirements may
    receive payment of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) at a dismantler operating under contract
    with BAR. NOTE: Financial assistance is based on the availability of funds.

    Vehicles not exempt from the Smog Check Program The vehicle must have been registered in California
    must have successfully completed a Smog Check for two consecutive years preceding the current
    inspection (pass or fail) within 180 days prior to the registration expiration date and the registration must
    date of application (aborted, manual mode, and not have lapsed for more than 120 days during those
    training mode tests do not qualify. two years.
    You must be the registered owner of the vehicle with The vehicle may also be eligible if proven to have
    vehicle title issued in your name. been primarily driven in California for the last two
    years and not have been registered in any other
    You must have a household income that is less than state or country in the last two years. Documentation
    or equal to two hundred twenty-five percent (225%) of operation in California must include the following:
    of the federal poverty level, as published in the
    Federal Register by the United States Department of • Proof of continuous insurance coverage in
    Health and Human Services. California for the two consecutive years preceding
    application, without lapses in insurance coverage
    You may only retire one vehicle as a sole owner OR totaling more than 120 days; OR
    two vehicles as a joint owner through CAP within a
    twelve (12) month period.
    • At least two invoices from an Automotive Repair
    Dealer registered at the time of the repair with the
    The vehicle must not be undergoing an initial Bureau pursuant to Section 9884.6 of the Business
    registration or re-registration in California. and Professions Code showing the following:
    - The Automotive Repair Dealer’s valid
    The vehicle must not be registered to a business, registration number, as issued by the Bureau.
    fleet, or non-profit organization.
    - The name and address of the Automotive
    The vehicle must not be a dismantled or a total loss Repair Dealer, as shown on the Bureau’s
    salvaged vehicle that has not been re-registered with records.
    the DMV. - Description of a repair or maintenance
    operation performed to the vehicle.
    Vehicles that hold a salvage title must be registered
    - The vehicle year, make, model, and vehicle
    at the time of application.
    identification or license plate number matching
    The vehicle must be a passenger vehicle, truck, the vehicle to be retired.
    sports utility vehicle (SUV), or van with a gross - The date of the repair or maintenance visit.
    vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.
    NOTE: Invoices submitted for the purpose of
    The vehicle must be currently registered with the satisfying this requirement shall be from two
    DMV with a valid, unexpired registration sticker OR separate calendar years. The oldest invoice may
    have all fees paid to the DMV and not have a not be older than twenty-four months (24) prior
    registration that has been expired more than 120 to the date of application.
    days.

    If approved, the vehicle must pass an equipment and operational inspection (see page 3) at a
    BAR-contracted dismantler.

    Do not retire your vehicle until your application has been approved.
    The State does not have authority to reimburse consumers.

    Questions? Please call 866.272.9642 or visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov.


    Page 2 of 3 CAP/ER (Rev. 06/15)
    California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair

    VEHICLE RETIREMENT – Equipment and Operational Requirements


    After approval of an application and prior to being accepted for retirement, the vehicle must pass
    equipment and operational inspections performed on the items listed below at a BAR-contracted
    Dismantler.
    Vehicle Equipment Requirements
    All doors are present.
    The hood lid is present.
    The dashboard is present.
    The windshield is present.
    At least one side window glass is present.
    The driver's seat is present.
    At least one bumper is present.
    The exhaust system is present.
    All side and/or quarter panels are present.
    At least one headlight, one taillight, and one brake light are present.

    Vehicle Operational Requirements


    The vehicle is driven under its own power to a BAR-contracted dismantler site.
    The vehicle's engine starts readily through ordinary means without the use of starting fluids or
    external booster batteries.
    The drivability of the vehicle is not affected by any body, steering, or suspension damage.
    The vehicle is able to drive forward a minimum distance of ten (10) yards under its own
    power.
    The interior pedals are operational.

    Questions? Please call 866.272.9642 or visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov.


    Page 3 of 3 CAP/ER (Rev. 06/15)

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