The amount you receive depends primarily on your household income:
All other eligible vehicle owners can receive $1,350 . Eligibility Requirements california state car buy back program
The vehicle must have failed its most recent biennial Smog Check inspection. The amount you receive depends primarily on your
California offers financial incentives to residents who voluntarily retire high-polluting vehicles through the , managed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) . As of 2026, eligible participants can receive up to $2,000 for retiring a vehicle that fails a smog check. Incentive Amounts california state car buy back program
It must have been continuously registered in California for the past two years without a lapse exceeding 120 days.
You must be the registered owner with a title issued in your name.