General Eligibility
VRRRM Program General Eligibility Guidelines
Funding for the VRRRM program was made possible by a grant from the Reformulated Gasoline Settlement Fund created as a result of an antitrust class action with the purpose of achieving clean air or fuel efficiency benefit for California consumers.
In order to participate in the VRRRM program the consumer must be a member of the class. Class members are consumers who purchased gasoline in California between 1995 and August 11, 2005, during the months of April through October.
Consumer should fully exhaust all assistance available from publicly funded vehicle repair or replacement programs for which the consumer qualifies prior to applying for VRRRM. Consumer may review the www.VRRRM.org website for more information or contact a Call Center Agent at 1-800-622-7733 to help identify available publicly funded programs in the consumer's area.
Consumer should visit the www.VRRRM.org website or contact the Call Center at 1-800-622-7733 to determine eligibility to participate in available VRRRM vehicle repair or vehicle replacement programs.
Consumer should complete and sign a VRRRM Application providing vehicle information and verifying that the consumer is a member of the class and meets other eligibility guidelines.
Consumer may be:
- an individual or
- a small business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Consumer must own a vehicle that is:
- currently registered in California, or
- registered with California DMV as Planned Non Operational (PNO), or
- delinquent in the California registration renewal process and not in the process of registering in California for the first time.
Consumer must provide proof of ownership.
Vehicle should have continuous six month registration to the same owner in California.
Vehicle must be gasoline powered and light- or medium-duty with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 14,000 pounds.
Vehicles owned by federal, state, or local agencies are not eligible for VRRRM.
Specially Constructed Vehicles (SPCNs) are not eligible for VRRRM.
Vehicle Repair Program
VRRRM Vehicle Repair Program Eligibility Guidelines
(Must Meet VRRRM Program General Eligibility Guidelines)
Consumers who fail the emissions portion of their smog inspection may receive assistance of up to $800 to fund approved emissions-related repairs.
Consumer should visit the www.VRRRM.org website or contact the Call Center at 1-800-622-7733 to (1) determine eligibility, (2) complete a Consumer Application, and (3) be referred to a VRRRM Eligible Star Station vehicle repair shop with a completed application.
Vehicles may not be eligible for a manufacturer's warranty.
Vehicle must fail the tailpipe emissions portion of the smog inspection.
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VRRRM for CAP (Statewide)
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VRRRM for PASS (San Joaquin Valley Air District)
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• If a consumer is approved for CAP, but repairs exceed CAP limit, consumer may apply to VRRRM for the incremental difference of the repairs up to $800.
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• If a consumer is approved for CAP, but repairs exceed CAP limit, consumer may apply to VRRRM for the incremental difference of the repairs up to $800.
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• If a consumer is not approved for CAP, consumer must Self-Certify that they do not meet CAP Eligibility Guidelines and pay the first $250 (toward emissions related repairs, diagnosis and /or testing) in order for VRRRM to fund the balance of the repairs up to $800.
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• If a consumer is not approved for CAP, consumer must Self-Certify that they do not meet CAP Eligibility Guidelines and pay the first $250 (toward emissions related repairs, diagnosis and /or testing) in order for VRRRM to fund the balance of the repairs up to $800.
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• Vehicle must be fully registered within the 8 county area of the San Joaquin Valley Air District.
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