Smog repair program 2025

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The document outlines the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) for vehicle owners whose cars fail the biennial Smog Check. It provides financial assistance options for repair or retirement of high-polluting vehicles, detailing eligibility requirements, application instructions, and income thresholds for assistance. The program aims to help consumers manage emissions-related repairs or retire their vehicles while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

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What is the smog repair program in California?

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair has the Consumer Assistance Programs (CAP) repair assistance option, which offers eligible consumers whose vehicles fail a biennial Smog Check inspection financial assistance toward emissions-related repairs at a STAR test-and-repair station.

What does it mean when a car fails smog?

A failed smog test means that your vehicles emissions exceed the allowable limits set by Californias strict air quality standards. These standards exist to reduce pollution and protect the environment, and they apply to almost all cars in the state.

Will CA give you $1200 if your car doesnt pass smog?

The Smog Check Program is a vehicle inspection and maintenance program designed to improve the air we breathe. The program identifies vehicles with excess emissions so they can be properly repaired or retired.

What is smog repair?

Car emission repair, also known as car emissions repair or catalytic converter repair is a service that makes sure the vehicles in your city are working properly. The purpose of emission repair is to reduce air pollution from cars and other vehicles.

What is the smog repair waiver in California?

If your vehicle failed its biennial Smog Check inspection, our repair assistance option may assist with costs towards your vehicles emissions-related repairs. Model year 1996 or newer vehicles may qualify for up to $1,450 for emission-related repairs.