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Dealers get C4C Extention
The Transportation Department extended the deadline for auto dealers to submit their Cash for Clunkers deals.
President Signs Law
The new Cash for Clunkers plan offers vouchers of up to $4,500 to vehicle owners to trade in their old, gas-guzzling cars and trucks for new models that get better gas mileage.
Which Cars Qualify?
We've rounded up a list of cars from the most popular automakers, all of which qualify for Cash for Clunkers discounts.
Rules For Qualifying Old Cars
The Cash for Clunkers Law provides a $3,500 - $4,500 savings at the point of buying a new car. But, in order to qualify, your old car must meet certain criteria:
- Your vehicle must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date
- Only purchase or lease of new vehicles qualify
- Generally, trade-in vehicles must get 18 or less MPG (some very large pick-up trucks and cargo vans have different requirements)
See a full list of rules: Cash for Clunkers Rules
Cash for Clunkers Q & A: Clunker FAQs
Official Government Links
Interested in learning more about the Car Allowance Rebate System (Cash for Clunkers) from the official U.S. Government resources? We've rounded up the top links here
Top Qualifying New Vehicles
In your search for a new car to trade in your old "clunker," refer to our Cash for Clunkers buying guides
Cash for Clunkers Updates
Stay up to date with all the happenings surrounding the government's popular "Cash for Clunkers" program.
