Save up to 90% on vehicle AC repair with Cool Air Rebate

The California Cool Air Rebate Program provides financial assistance to eligible Californians to repair leaking air conditioning systems with R-134a refrigerant in cars and light duty trucks. Fix your AC, enjoy a cool ride, and improve the air quality in your community!

To be eligible for the program, you must live in California and own a car manufactured between 1993 and 2019, or have an older vehicle that has been retrofitted with R-134a refrigerant. The program income eligibility requirements are based on 225% of the 2025 federal income poverty level. A reference chart is available here: income requirement.

How It Works

Step 1

Pre-Qualify

Answer five simple questions to see if you and your vehicle pre-qualifies. If so, move to the next step and complete the application.

See If You Pre-Qualify

Step 2

Rebate Approval

Submit a full application online or by mail. The Cool Air Rebate Team will send you a confirmation letter if your car is eligible for repair rebate.

Step 3

Repair Your AC!

Bring your vehicle and the approval letter to a participating auto shop to find out if it has a leaking AC. If your vehicle qualifies, the repair will be covered up to 90% of the cost.

Have Questions?

View Frequently Asked Questions

“We’re proud to partner with programs as deeply committed to the holistic health and well-being of Riverside residents as we are like the Cool Air Rebate program. Together, we’re working to keep our community healthy, connected, and cool.”

Veronica G.

Recreation Services Coordinator, City of Riverside Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Riverside, CA

“I had two years with no air conditioning and it felt like the longest two years of my life. It’s nice to have air conditioning again. It’s such an expense to have to pay for out of your pocket. Most people can’t. I couldn’t do it, so it was very, very helpful to have the Cool Air Rebate.”

Tara S.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

“It’s a huge relief. It helps people get through the day, get through the week. If you can take that burden off them having to pay for a repair like that. This is a great program.”

John Eppstein

Owner, John’s Automotive Care

San Diego, CA

See If You Pre-Qualify

Available throughout California

Once you receive your approval letter, you can contact any of the participating auto repair shops in your area to get started!

Locate A Shop Near You

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Interested in becoming an approved repair shop?

Fill out our application to become a qualified Cool Air Rebate repair shop and help keep your community cool and the air clean.

Apply Now View Eligibility Requirements

*Terms and conditions apply. Must be an eligible customer and a participating repair shop. Applies only to qualifying repairs. Repair reimbursement: The Cool Air Rebate Program will pay participating repair shop 90% of the cost of qualifying repairs up to a maximum of $1,500 per vehicle ($1,666.70 repair cost). Program does not pay any portion of repair costs exceeding $1,666.70. If the diagnosis results in qualifying repairs and the consumer accepts the repairs, the program pays participating repair shop 100% of the diagnostic fee. If the diagnosis results in non-qualifying repairs or the consumer declines the repairs, program pays participating repair shop 90% of the diagnostic fee.