Obtener información en español. The Consumer Assistance Program's (CAP) repair assistance option 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 can I do if my car won't pass smog in California?
What if my car fails the smog inspection? If your car fails the smog inspection, you should contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Referee Program. They can help you find out what your next steps are.
Can I get an extension if my car doesn t pass smog in California?
Can I get a smog extension in California? You may be eligible to register your vehicle without a smog certificate. Eligible low income vehicle owners may receive a one time two year extension to complete necessary emissions related repairs.
How do I get a smog waiver in California?
Make an appointment at a Referee station and bring documentation of two failed smog tests and receipts for money spent on repairs at a licensed smog repair station as well as diagnostics. If you meet the qualifications, you will be granted a waiver that allows you to pass the test without the repairs.
What happens if my car fails smog in California?
Your smog check is a requirement by the DMV for vehicle registration in the State of California. If your vehicles smog check doesn't pass, you have two choices: repairing the faulty components or stop driving your car. Your DMV registration can't be renewed if your smog check fails.
[PDF] REG 5103 Application for Temporary Smog Exemption for a
The applicant completes the vehicle information states as of what date the vehicle has been located out of state at what out of state address the vehicle is currently physically located/garaged why the vehicle is located out of state why the vehicle cannot or is not required to be registered at the out of state location contact information of the person operating the vehicle out of state until what date the vehicle will be continuously located out of state and that the required smog
[PDF] CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - SmogTipscom
Vehicles not exempt from the Smog Check Program must have successfully completed a Smog Check inspection (pass or fail) within 180 days prior to the date of application (aborted manual mode and training mode tests do not qualify You must be the registered owner of the vehicle with vehicle title issued in your name
[PDF] CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS Consumer Assistance
Program Option (Choose only one) Vehicle Retirement –Income eligible vehicle owners may receive $1500 to retire their vehicle All others may receive $1000 –Repair Assistance Income eligible vehicle owners may receive up to $500 in emissions-related repairs if their vehicle fails a biennial Smog Check inspection
[PDF] Off-Highway Recreation Vehicle Rider Guidance for Regulatory
On April 25 2019 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments to regulations controlling emissions from off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRV) which shall become effective on January 1 2020 The amendments will help reduce smog-forming emissions in California and bring California regulations into closer
[PDF] So your vehicle is “not ready” for an OBD Test What now?
I have driven the “drive cycle” repeatedly and my system still won’t set to “ready”: Your vehicle may have an existing problem which prevents the system from resetting Several problems can cause this to happen for example: If the vehicle is not running at the correct operating temperature either to cold or to