Your Car: Government Buys
To improve air quality by encouraging the removal of vehicles that fail smog checks or are older and less fuel-efficient. Eligibility Requirements
The state provides a cash payment to eligible vehicle owners who voluntarily retire their cars at a state-contracted dismantler. Most eligible owners receive $1,000 .
Complete the application online through the CAP Online Application portal .
The primary way the government "buys" your car is through , which provide financial incentives to remove older, high-polluting vehicles from the road. In California, this is managed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) under the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Vehicle Retirement Program Summary
The vehicle must have been continuously registered in California for at least two years prior to the application date.
To improve air quality by encouraging the removal of vehicles that fail smog checks or are older and less fuel-efficient. Eligibility Requirements
The state provides a cash payment to eligible vehicle owners who voluntarily retire their cars at a state-contracted dismantler. Most eligible owners receive $1,000 .
Complete the application online through the CAP Online Application portal .
The primary way the government "buys" your car is through , which provide financial incentives to remove older, high-polluting vehicles from the road. In California, this is managed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) under the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Vehicle Retirement Program Summary
The vehicle must have been continuously registered in California for at least two years prior to the application date.
