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California Consumer Assistance Program incentives increased

BAR adopted updates to Consumer Assistance Program incentive regulations under sections 3394.3, 3394.4 and 3394.6. The changes took effect January 1, 2025.

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Shops participating in or advising customers about BAR’s Consumer Assistance Program should use the current incentive amounts and eligibility rules.

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Source and verification

Verified
Sep 20, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Collision / body, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
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