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Program Eligibility

The Voluntary Vehicle Repair & Retrofit (VVR&R) Program is open to vehicle owners who have failed an emissions test and is provided regardless of a vehicle owner's income. In order for your vehicle to be eligible for the VVR&R Program, the following criteria must be met:

number1_bulletYou must be willing to participate and your vehicle must be functionally operational.

number2_bulletYour vehicle must be at least 12 (model) calendar years old.

number3_bulletYour vehicle must be titled in Arizona.

number4_bulletYour vehicle must have been registered in Arizona during the immediately preceding 12 months.  The vehicle cannot have been unregistered for more than 60 days.  A renewal notice does not qualify.

number5_bulletYour vehicle must have failed a required emissions test in the "Emissions Inspection Results" or the "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) Reported" sections within the past 60 days; failures in the "Equipment or Pressure Inspection Results" are not eligible.

number6_bulletThe emissions control system cannot have been tampered with, removed, or disabled.

number7_bulletProgram repair work must be done by an authorized repair facility.

number8_bulletOne vehicle per owner.

number9_bulletMotor homes, motorcycles, salvage vehicles and fleet vehicles are not eligible.

number10_bulletIf your vehicle is eligible for a retrofit kit, you must have one installed.

number11_bulletThere are no reimbursements available for work already completed.

number12_bulletSome vehicles may not be eligible for assistance if they are in extremely poor condition.

In order to receive Financial Assistance and acceptance into the Voluntary Vehicle Repair & Retrofit Program, the owner of the vehicle is required to sign an agreement that confirms program compliance and their understanding of the details of the program.

We encourage you to contact the VVR&R Helpline at (602) 506-6016 to get answers to any of your questions.  The VVR&R Staff is eager to assist you.

 
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