Cool Air Salute by Cool Air Rebate

It’s getting hotter out there — and a working air conditioner isn’t a luxury, it’s safety. As a thank-you to those who served, Cool Air Salute (part of the California Cool Air Rebate Program) covers 95% of a qualifying vehicle A/C repair, up to $1,500 — higher coverage than anyone else receives. It’s the same trusted program Californians count on, now with even more for our veterans and military families. And the best part? Finding out if you pre-qualify is quick and easy.

Find out if you pre-qualify in about two minutes.
It’s free, and there’s no obligation.

See if you Pre-Qualify

Need Help? Call us at

(888) 534-4728

Available in English or Spanish

PRE-QUALIFYING IS QUICK AND EASY

No stacks of paperwork to get started. Just answer five simple questions online, and you’ll know right away if you pre-qualify. There’s no cost to check and no obligation.

WHAT'S COVERED

95% of the cost of a qualifying A/C repair, up to $1,500 per vehicle

Repairs to a leaking R-134a air conditioning system, confirmed by a diagnostic at a participating shop

Apply before October 31, 2026, to receive the extra discount. The standard program continues after.

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.

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Have Questions?

View our frequently asked questions or call us. We’d be happy to help. Our team can walk you through eligibility, answer your questions, and help you start your application. Help is available in English and Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions

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*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.