The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) has been amended as of September 1 2020.
New Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) regulations relating to Repair Assistance Program have been adopted that amend California Code of Regulations sections 3394.3, 3394.4, and 3394.6 by:
· Increasing the state’s contribution toward emissions-related repairs from a maximum of $500 to either $900 or $1,200, depending on vehicle model year. All repairs over $500 must be preapproved by CAP.
· Modifying the consumer copay from the total cost of testing and diagnosis of the emissions-related failure to a minimum of 20% of the total cost of diagnosis and repair of the emissions-related failure.
· Establishing a flat fee for CAP diagnosis of 1.5 hours times the posted hourly labor rate for repairs. The diagnosis includes a pre-repair baseline inspection. An after-repair inspection is to be performed at no additional charge.
· Allowing participation in CAP of a vehicle with vehicle registration expired up to 365 days.
· Eliminating eligibility requirements pertaining to prior registration lapses.
A copy of the adopted regulation is attached. For updated CAP materials and information, please see the links below or visit www.bar.ca.gov.
· Repair Assistance Operations Manual