California VAVR Requirements
Generally, your vehicle must fail the smog check before it's eligible for the VAVR program, and that failure must not be due to:- Ignition timing adjustment.
- Failed gas cap functional test.
OR - Tampered emissions control system.
California provides an extensive list of additional requirements for its vehicle retirement program; for example, the vehicle:
- CANNOT be undergoing a first-time registration, re-registration, or title transfer.
- Must be registered and titled in your name.
- Must have:
- A valid registration sticker.
OR - Have all DMV fees paid and NOT have a registration that has been expired longer than 120 days during a period of 2 years.
- A valid registration sticker.
- Must be a passenger car, truck, van, or sports utility vehicle (SUV) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs. or fewer.
- CANNOT be registered to a fleet, non-profit organization, or other business.
- CANNOT be a salvaged or dismantled vehicle that's not re-registered with the DMV.
Regardless of income status, you can only recycle the following within a period of 12 months:
- 1 vehicle if you're the sole owner.
OR - 2 vehicles if you're a joint owner.
The state's Consumer Assistance Program provides a full list of requirements for California's car recycling program.
VAVR Cash Incentives
Currently, the cash for junk cars incentives are simple:- Basic: $1,000 per vehicle.
- Low-income: $1,500 per vehicle.
Local Air VAVR District Information
Even if your vehicle passed its smog test or isn't subject to one, it might still be eligible for a local air district VAVR program.Currently, the following districts offer such programs:
- Antelope Valley.
- Mojave Desert.
- Bay Area.
- San Luis Obispo County.
- Santa Barbara County.
- South Coast.
VAVR Processes & Forms
If you're planning on scrapping a car through the VAVR Program, you must:- Check your vehicle's eligibility. Refer to the state's Vehicle Retirement Requirements (Revised June 2015) document for information.
- Complete a Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) Application (CAP/APP ).
- Mail the completed application to the address listed on the form.
- If you believe you meet low-income eligibility requirements, refer to state's Household Income Information (CAP/ER). You must include any required paperwork with your CAP application.
- Wait for your determination letter or Letter of Eligibility, which will let you know whether your vehicle qualifies for the scrap car program.
- If approved, bring your vehicle to an authorized dismantler before the expiration date indicated on your Letter of Eligibility.
- Make sure you bring your vehicle's valid title. If your title is altered, contact the dismantler for further assistance before bringing your vehicle in.
- All registered owners must be present; otherwise, a Power of Attorney is necessary.
- All registered owners must bring photo identification.
NOTE: California also provides all required applications and documents in Spanish.
Additional CA Car Scrapping Information
For more information about California's VAVR Program, contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) at (866) 272-9642 or visit the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) website.Source : http://www.dmv.org/buy-sell/donate-car/vehicle-retirement.php
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