5.200 Abandoned Low Value Vehicles (VC § 22669).5.130 Dismantler Acquisition of Vehicles Removed by a Local Abatement Procedure (VC §22664).5.120 Reregistration of Vehicles Removed by a Local Abatement Procedure (VC §§22661, 22711).5.110 Disposition of Vehicles Removed by a Local Abatement Procedure (VC §22661).If you have a vehicle that has failed the biannual smog and it isn’t cost effective to repair it, vehicle retirement through the State of California CAP is a great alternative to junking it.Lien Sales and Abandoned Vehicles Toggle sub menu Once the check is issued to you, they recommend waiting 2 hours if you plan to go straight to the bank to cash it.If the vehicle passes, they will approve the incentive payment and will print the check in the name of the registered owner.Wait while they perform an inspection to verify the vehicle is still operational.Drive your vehicle to their inspection area.Wait until they are ready to inspect the vehicle.Wait while they prepare DMV forms for the surrender and transfer of the vehicle.Bring the acceptance letter, vehicle title, and photo ID.It is recommended that you call the dismantler before you go to ensure they are still accepting CAP vehicles. The process of surrendering the vehicle can take up to 3 hours, depending how busy they are. What to expect at the dismantler (My experience was with Pick-N-Pull, Oakland, CA) If your vehicle is approved for retirement, you will receive an approval letter with a list of BAR-contracted automotive dismantlers. If your vehicle is approved for repair, you will receive an approval letter and will need to take your vehicle to a STAR test-and-repair station. It will take up to 2 weeks for a repair determination and up to 4 weeks for a retirement determination. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation. Apply Online and submit Income Documents (only required for $1500 incentive).You must be the registered owner and have a title in your name.Apply Online and submit Income Documents.You must pay the total costs associated with the testing and diagnosis of the vehicle to the STAR test-and-repair station performing the repairs.You must not have previously participated in the CAP program with the same vehicle.The vehicle must not be total loss salvaged in the process of being re-registered (i.e., salvage retention) in California.The vehicle must not be registered to a business, government agency, or non-profit organization.
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The vehicle must be currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with a valid and unexpired registration sticker OR have all fees paid to DMV and not have a registration sticker that has been expired more than 120 days.If the consumer does not meet the income eligibility requirement or chooses not to submit Income Documents, the consumer will be eligible for the $1000 incentive. To qualify for the $1500 incentive, the consumer must meet income eligibility requirements their household gross income must be less than or equal to 225% of the Federal poverty level. The consumer must meet income requirements to be eligible for assistance.Įligible consumers may receive either $1,500 or $1,000 to retire their operational vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler site. Participation is based on meeting eligibility requirements and the availability of funds each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).Įligible consumers may receive up to $500 in emissions-related repairs at a STAR test-and-repair station if their vehicle fails its biennial Smog Check inspection. The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) provides two options for eligible consumers: repair assistance or vehicle retirement. If your auto fails its biannual smog certification, the State of California has a program that may be able to help.