FREE Money to Pass Smog Check

Consumer Assistance Program

The state of California offers income eligible motorists and motorists directed to "Test-only" shops up to $500 for smog repairs and diagnosis. Please follow along closely. There may be a quiz at the end.

Income Eligible Motorists
The vehicle must have failed a biennial (every 2 year) Smog Check. There can be no missing, modified or disconnected smog components or systems. The vehicle owner must meet income requirements. The car owner completes and submits a Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) application.
After the application is approved the car owner will receive an official CAP approval letter with a list of "Gold Shield" smog shops that can perform approved CAP repairs. In most cases a $20 co-pay is required. The state will pay the CAP station up to $500 in approved smog repairs and diagnosis.

Test-only Directed Vehicles

The vehicle must be directed to a "Test-only" shop for the Smog Check. This would be noted on the DMV registration renewal notice. The vehicle must fail the biennial Smog Check. There can be no missing, modified or disconnected smog components or systems.
There are no income requirements for owners of "Test-only" directed vehicles. So, even Jay Leno can get CAP money if his "Test-only" directed Ferrari fails the biennial Smog Check.
The car owner completes and submits a Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) application.
After the application is approved the car owner will receive an official CAP approval letter with a list of "Gold Shield" smog shops that can perform approved CAP repairs. In most cases a $100 co-pay is required. The state will pay the CAP station up to $500 in approved smog repairs and diagnosis.

Click here to download a CAP application

More to come...
Thanks,
Bob