CAR Program Seeks to Partner With California Auto Shops for Affordable A/C Repairs
The Cool Air Rebate Program has officially launched across all of California as it looks to collaborate with more repair shops to provide affordable air conditioner repairs for drivers.
As shared in a recent press release, the CAR Program is administrated by the Car Care Council, and aims to provide financial assistance to low-income Californians to repair leaking vehicle air conditioning systems.
Since its initial pilot launch in Fresno last year, the CAR Program has grown as more auto repair shops join the program. Since July 2024, the program has certified 145 auto repair shops across 79 cities. In that time, those shops helped repair 833 vehicle air conditioning systems, with the CAR Program covering over $950,000 in costs.
With its formal statewide expansion, the program aims to enroll an additional 100 certified auto repair shops and repair an additional 1,000 vehicle air conditioning systems in 2025.
In addition to its statewide launch, the CAR Program announced a partnership with NAPA Auto Care to support and promote the program to its network of affiliated independent auto repair centers throughout California. As part of the partnership, NAPA Auto Care-affiliated shops will have exclusive opportunities to participate in the CAR Program, as well as access to rebate funding, marketing support, and technical training to help them integrate energy-efficient A/C services.
To commemorate the announcement, the Car Care Council recognized the 100th certified auto repair partner to join the CAR Program, Bill McAnally Racing’s NAPA AutoCare Center in Antelope, California.
“I’m proud to be honored with this recognition, which underscores our commitment to the customers we serve every day,” said Bill McAnally, owner of BMR Racing NAPA AutoCare Center. “Most of us take for granted a working air conditioner in our vehicles, and this program will help us help more of our valued customers stay cool and safe.”
