The clunkers for cash program was started to help out those that older more toxic cards to trade them in for newer more fuel-efficient vehicles. The thought was that this would help the environment by having newer vehicles on the road that burn less fuel and any minute less toxins to the air.

The maximum rebate of $4500 which are auto dealer is able to apply instantly to your new vehicle purchase. There are some hoops that you have to go through in order to collect that maximum $4500 rebate the cash for clunkers program has requirements that are reasonable and will help get the auto industry stimulated again.

I like to list some of the requirements so you are aware of them or you go into the dealership.

• Your vehicle has to be less than 25 years old at the time of the trade.
• The rebate only applies to what is called the new vehicle quality type vehicle. This means new or nearly new.
• Your trade-in vehicle has to be registered and insured for the previous year because the intention is to take cars that I gas guzzlers off the road that were previously on the road.
• The program will end November 1, 2009 or when there is no money left that was set aside or payouts.
• In addition to your rebate value you’ll also receive a scrap value for your vehicle because your vehicle has to be scrapped because the intention of the program is to get the vehicle off the road permanently not be resold as a used car.
• Your dealer will be very helpful in getting the paperwork filled in but in order to receive your new car he has to wait for your paperwork to be approved.

The program seems like it’s a good idea for some. If the $4500 rebate allows you to buy a car without going into debt and it’s an excellent program for you. If you need to go into debt to purchase this car even with a $4500 rebate then this could be a mistake, especially if you have a perfectly good running car right now. I thought we learned our lesson from the last financial crisis that debt is not a good thing because your goods can be taken away if you cannot pay because of a lost job. Even though the government wants to stimulate the automotive industry and the economy you do not have to be one of the sheep. Make sure this is a good decision for you if you choose to do it.

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Cars which are಍ years or older account for only 25 percent of the miles driven, but they produce 75 percent of all pollution from automobiles.  Cars that are over 13 years old are 10 to 30 times more polluting than newer models.  Car dealerships—700 of which went belly up this year, on top of the 430 which went out of business last year—would also benefit from increased customer foot traffic from managing Clunkers For Cash Program.  Cars are the second most recycled object, second only to lead acid batteries.  Cars may be crushed, but that is to allow them to be trucked cheaper to the recycling facility.  Car Allowance Rebate System BMW of Freehold offers The programs BMW of Freehold is proud to offer CARS Car Allowance Rebate System in accordance with the bill President Obama signed in to law.  Car mechanics will actually win in the long run.  The number of new cars sold annually in the United States has declined by more than 2 million units since 2005.  Sixty percent of the 21 million barrels of oil we consume daily in the United States is used by the nation’s 250,000,000 cars and light trucks.

Clunkers

Clunkers eligible for the program must get 18 miles per gallon, or less, in combined city and highway driving.  The program: The House on Tuesday passed its version of legislation that would offer rebates for consumers who trade in their gas-guzzlers for energy-efficient cars.  The program would target Americans who own older, inefficient vehicles, often those of more limited means who would benefit most from upgrading to a more economical model.  Lastly, The program would provide much-needed infusion of market demand to the troubled automobile industry, which has seen sales plummet amidst the faltering economy.Â� The program could be up and running quickly and immediately, and it would generate simulative benefits for the economy without requiring a major new government bureaucracy.  The program will generate or maintain hundreds of thousands of jobs across the entire automotive supply chain.  The program is informed by existing projects in Texas, California, and elsewhere, and thus has the benefit of incorporating the lessons learned from these state-level programs.  The program represents a step towards that low-carbon future.  The program would also improve public health and quality of life in metropolitan areas, and begin to tackle America’s debilitating dependence on oil.  But political thinking aside, this “gas for clunkersâ�� voucher program is not something that most consumers should or I believe will take advantage of (at least to the point of stimulating the auto industry).  “The program” would tease owners of lower gas mileage vehicles into upgrading their gas mileage by offering up to $4,500 in the form of a voucher to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle.

What is a “Clunker”? Qualifying vehicles, ‘clunkers’, are drivable vehicles manufactured within the last 25 years that have been registered and insured for at least one year prior to the trade in date. In straight talk, no junk yard beaters or used car ‘flips’ will be allowed. Vehicles must have mileage ratings of no more than 18 MPG as per FuelEconomy.gov and yes, it will be verified!

How much will I get? That is depends on what you purchase…

Passenger Cars: New passenger cars will qualify under the program only if they have a fuel economy of at least 22 MPG. If the new model gets four more miles to the gallon than the old car, you qualify for the $3,500 credit. With a 10 MPG improvement or more, you can qualify for a $4,500 credit.

Trucks and SUVs: For light trucks, SUVs and minivans, the new vehicle has to get at least 18 MPG and can offer as little as a 2 MPG improvement over the old one to qualify for $3,500. With a minimum 5 MPG improvement, you can qualify for $4,500.

What type of vehicle can I buy to be eligible? A new previously unregistered vehicle that has an MSRP of under $45,000.00 and if leasing the lease term must be at least 5 years.

Of course there are a ton of websites with more info however please be careful, there are already scam sites that are misleading folks and costing people money. The Nissan Guy suggests you check out the FuelEconomy.gov site, it is the governments own site after all and believe it or not they break it down fairly simply, heck even I understood it! So grab the keys to the ole Camaro and I will see you soon!

Michael Correra
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The Cash for Clunkers program is designed to help people buy a new, fuel efficient car by trading in an old clunker that gets poor mileage. This goal is achieved by providing a rebate on the new car purchase at a dealer. The rebate is not in addition to any trade-in value for your old car, but a replacement for that trade in. The total amount is no more than $4,500.

The Cash for Clunkers program does not apply to every possible old clunker. Nope. We are talking about a government act, so you know there are going to be a host of rules. Actually, they are not too bad in this case. To qualify for the program, your car must be less than 25 years old. You must have owned, registered and insured it for a minimum of one continuous year. It must be in drivable condition. It must get less than 18 miles to the gallon when city and highway mileage is combined. The new car you are buying cannot cost more than $45,000.

The interesting thing about the Cash for Clunkers program is the trade in value of your old clunker. You cannot look to Kelly’s Blue Book or some other independent source for the valuation. Why? Well, it has to do with what is going to happen to your old car or truck. When it is traded in, the dealer will not fix it up and resell it. Instead, the law requires that the car be destroyed. As a result, the dealer is only going to offer you a trade in value that is equal to the scrap price of your vehicle.

The Cash for Clunkers program is now an official program, but the exact details of how it will work in the public environment are still open to change. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in charge of implementing the program and has indicated it will be late July 20ǩ before it does so. In short, keep an eye out for further developments which will undoubtedly be broadcast in the news.

Dirk Gibson writes for DCJAutoParts.com – where you can read more car articles packed with information.

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Debating Cash For Clunkers Legislation

Congress has been debating the merits of presenting a bill that could ease the suffering of the car industry, legislations commonly called “cash for clunkers” to reflect the trading in of an older car for a new one. This program, which is headed for final consideration, currently plans to offer new car buyers as much as $4500 to trade in their old cars for something new and more fuel efficient.

The idea for “cash for clunkers” initiated overseas where in Germany that country’s scrappage program has been overwhelmingly successful. The German solution to helping a battered industry was initially established to assist the first 600,000 consumers who took advantage of the program. But, because the program has been such an overwhelming success, it is being expanded to reach two million car buyers.

Currently, the proposed US program is set up to help one million buyers, therefore our legislators should expect that the program will need to be expanded down the line. Perhaps offering the deal to the first five million buyers from the onset would give consumers the encouragement they need to buy now.

Trickling Down To Help The Economy

Funding for the scrappage program – traded-in vehicles would head to the scrap yard – still needs to be set aside, but given that the current administration is proposing a whopping tax hike, some of the monies could come from that pot. Regardless, once the program is in place, the boost to the economy should be significant in the form of increased tax revenue and fees, improved dealership sales, job retention, and more.

Many businesses will thrive as new car owners purchase accessories to go with their cars and choose other enhancements to personalize their buying experience. These steps, taken collectively, could help lead our nation out of a prolonged recession into what many hope will become a new age of prosperity. Let’s just hope that our elected officials come up with the right plan…and soon!

Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance writer who resides in North Carolina. Matt is a contributing writer for Andy’s Auto Sport an aftermarket supplier of quality parts including Honda wheels and Honda Civic rims.

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