California State Car Buy Back Program Today

Vehicle must be registered in California for the past 24 months.

This is the main state-level program. It allows you to retire your vehicle voluntarily, even if it passes a smog check, or after it has failed one. california state car buy back program

Offers $1,500 - $2,000 to scrap 2000 or older vehicles (as of mid-2025, extended through 2026). Vehicle must be registered in California for the