smog check consumer assistance program?

Question

smog check fails may be eligible up to $500.00 in emissionsrelated repairs assistance

Answer 1

Unfortunately there is no limit on bringing a car to passing emissions. However, California can help you repair your vehicle. You may receive up to $500.00 dollars in FREE smog diagnosis and repairs through the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). The CAP Repair Assistance program is designed to help consumers bring their vehicles into compliance with California emission standards. Through the CAP program the State will pay the CAP repair shop you choose up to $500.00 dollars for repair work performed on your vehicle. You may contact the BAR at [phone] for an application.

Economic Hardship Extension: a vehicle owner may be eligible for if they have spent at least $450.00 at a Certified Smog Repair station and their vehicle is still failing OR if the vehicle requires emissions related repairs over $250.00 and the vehicle owner is low-income and can not afford the repair/s. Eligible consumers will receive a two-year extension to complete necessary emissions-related repairs. The State of California will allow Income Eligible applicants the opportunity to register their vehicles through the DMV and receive registration tags/stickers for two consecutive years, WITHOUT passing the smog inspection. This program is designed to allow Income Eligible applicants ample time to repair their failing vehicles.

To qualify for the Economic Hardship Extension:

-Your vehicle must have been registered in California for at least the last two years.
-You must have failed a "biennial" Smog Check Inspection.
-Your must not have a tampered emissions-control system.
-You must not be in the process of selling the vehicle or registering it in the State of California for the first time.
-Your vehicle must require emission related repairs in the amount of $250.00 or greater. A written estimate/diagnosis from a certified smog repair shop will be required.

More information can be obtained by calling the Bureau of Automotive Repairs (BAR) Referee center at 1-800-622-7733. Applications for this program can only be issued by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs.

Sincerely,
Alec - SmogTips Support

Answer 2

Smog Repair Assistance Program

Answer 3

What state are you in? Each state has their own program.
If you are in Texas, go to www.dfwcleanair.com
or call 1-800-898-9103.

Answer 4

I live in Illinois, is there such a program here in the Chicagoland area?

Answer 5

yes its true

http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/stdhome.asp

http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/stdpage.asp?Body=/Consumer/cap_program.htm