El programa Cool Air Rebate (CAR), que brinda asistencia financiera a californianos de bajos ingresos para reparar sistemas de aire acondicionado con fugas en vehículos, celebró hoy su expansión en el Inland Empire anunciando cambios clave que permitirán a más personas mantenerse seguras y frescas en sus automóviles este verano.
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California Rebate Program Now Covers 90% of Eligible Vehicle A/C Repair Costs
The Cool Air Rebate (CAR) Program, a statewide initiative aimed at supporting low-income Californians with vehicle air conditioning repairs, announced a series of updates effective July 1 that increase both financial assistance and program access.
The CAR Program will now cover up to 90% of eligible repair costs to remove leaking R-134a refrigerant, a potent greenhouse gas that is 1,400 times more damaging than carbon dioxide. This marks a 10% increase from the program’s previous subsidy limit. Additionally, income eligibility has been expanded from 200% to 225% of the federal poverty level, enabling more Californians to qualify for support.
Is your car’s AC leaking? California program pays 90% of repair cost
Does your car’s air conditioning need a fresh blast of cold?
The year-old Cool Air Rebate (CAR) Program offers financial assistance to qualifying, low-income Californians who need a particular coolant leak fixed in cars made between 1993 and 2019.
“Low-income families are often the most impacted by extreme heat, and this program makes it possible for them to fix their car A/C and avoid the heat-related risks that come with driving in extreme heat,” said Nathan Perrine, the executive director of the Car Care Council, which manages CAR.
