California Dmv | Buy Back Program

Offers up to $2,000 for 2000 model year or older vehicles.

The is more formally known as the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) Vehicle Retirement option , administered by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) . It is designed to improve air quality by incentivizing the permanent removal of high-polluting vehicles from California roadways.

The vehicle must have a clear California title free of any liens.

While specific rules vary by program, standard eligibility criteria typically include:

Managed by the BAR, this program provides varying incentive amounts based on household income:

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