UPCOMING EVENTS
The District’s Polluting Automobile Scrap and Salvage (PASS) program could mean $1,000 cash or $5,000 toward a newer, cleaner car for you!
Who can participate?
- All residents of the San Joaquin Valley will be considered for this program.
- Owners of select vehicles are directly sent invitation letters or you can also call to find out if you qualify.
- All Vehicles must be continuously registered for the past 24 months, be in drivable condition and must have passed their most recent smog check.
How much money can I get?
When you retire your vehicle, you can receive either $1,000 cash or $5,000 toward the purchase of a newer, cleaner vehicle. Eligibility is based on vehicle history, age, and current emissions.
How do I get started?
- Contact the District’s program partner, Pick Your Part, at (877) 900-5865 to determine eligibility. If you received an invitation in the mail, have your voucher number ready.
- After confirming eligibility you will be directed to a smog test station to test your car.
- Once your car’s emissions are determined, you will be contacted by either Pick Your Part or the District to discuss the incentive options available to you.
Incentive options
The $1,000 option:
- You will arrange with Pick Your Part to drop off your vehicle for final inspection and a driveability test. If your car passes these steps, Pick Your Part will issue you a check for $1,000. It’s easy!
The $5,000 option:
- For vehicles that qualify for the $5,000 option, you will be contacted by the District and we will walk you through the steps to purchase your cleaner, newer vehicle.
What’s the Catch?
Simple, you will need to agree to keep the cleaner vehicle for at least three years, maintain the vehicle’s registration and insurance and help us by filling out simple annual reports. Isn’t that easy?
Where will I find a replacement vehicle?
You can purchase your newer vehicle from your local Valley dealership and there is a wide selection of newer vehicle options available.
Things to remember…
- Replacement vehicles are not required to be brand new and may be a few years old, but the $5,000 incentive may not cover 100% of the newer vehicle cost.
- Low-income participants will be allowed to select their replacement vehicles from a wider range of vehicle model years, potentially paying for the replacement with little or no out of pocket expense.
- However, you will be responsible for paying any portion of the cost of replacement over $5,000.
- You should not assume that you are eligible for the $5,000 replacement option until you have been personally contacted by District staff.
What if I change my mind on the option I chose?
Participants eligible for $5,000 may accept $1,000 cash if at any point they decide they can’t meet the above requirements.
Where can I get more information about the program?
You can call the District’s program partner, Pick Your Part, at (877) 900-5865
