California Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Automotive Repair
Smog Check
Consumer Assistance Program
Application Package
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair may be able to give you
financial assistance if your vehicle needs Smog Check repairs.
The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) helps vehicles meet California emission standards.
CAP not only helps consumers, it also helps clean our air.
CAP CHECKLIST
To qualify, your vehicle:
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Must have failed a “biennial” (every other year) Smog Check. (Aborted, manual mode and training mode tests
do not qualify.)
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Must not have a “tampered” emissions-control system.
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Must not be in the process of being sold, or in the process of being registered in California for the first time.
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Must not be registered to a non-profit organization, or a business.
If you checked every box, look inside for more details and a CAP application.
YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE APPROVED
BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE CAP ASSISTANCE.
Visit the Bureau of Automotive Repair online at
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