California State Car Buy Back Program -
You cannot have retired another vehicle as a sole owner (or more than two as a joint owner) within the last 12 months. How to Apply
To qualify for the statewide BAR program, both you and your vehicle must meet specific criteria:
The amount you receive depends primarily on your household income:
You must be the registered owner with a title issued in your name.
It must have been continuously registered in California for the past two years without a lapse exceeding 120 days.
Residents with a household income less than or equal to 225% of the Federal Poverty Level can receive $2,000 .
The vehicle must be operable and able to be driven to a BAR-contracted dismantler under its own power.