Yes, the California has the vehicle buy back or vehicle retirement program.
You must first obtain and fail a smog check inspection, which you already
have. So the next step is to apply for the CAP program (consumer assistance
program) and get an approval from them to turn in the car at a CAP
authorized dismantler. Download the application at
http://www.smogtips.com/vehicle_buy_back.cfm
posted by SmogTips Support