The vehicle must have been continuously registered in California for at least two years prior to the application date.
After the dismantler processes the vehicle, the state typically issues payment (via check or direct deposit) within 6 to 8 weeks . Other Government Incentives
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
While the retirement program is the most direct "buyout," the government also offers indirect financial benefits for car owners:
Government Buys Your Car -
The vehicle must have been continuously registered in California for at least two years prior to the application date.
After the dismantler processes the vehicle, the state typically issues payment (via check or direct deposit) within 6 to 8 weeks . Other Government Incentives
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
While the retirement program is the most direct "buyout," the government also offers indirect financial benefits for car owners: