Cash For Clunkers - Going Strong

The Cash for Clunkers or CARS Program is going strong now. As of yesterday it is going full strength and Ken Garff is helping many get their Clunkers in before the Program vanishes. If anyone out there needs help in determining if their Vehicle Qualifies, help in understanding anything about the Program details at all, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will walk you through every detail that you do not understand.

The main Websites that will help in many of your questions are below...

Cars Official Website click here

Qualify your vehicle click here

Cars FAQs click here

If you would like help with any of this, please do not hesitate to contact me at the information provided below.

David Lytle
Internet Sales Manager
Ken Garff Honda of Orem
115 E. University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84058
(801)822-2361 Cell
(801)714-2256 Office
davidl@kengarff.com

Top Questions about Cash For Clunkers!

Here are some of the top Q&A's about Cash for Clunkers. If there is anything that you would like to know, check the Cars FAQs link on the right...or contact me and I will see what I can do to have your Question answered!...

What is the Car Allowance Rebate System?
The Car Allowance Rebate System is a new program from the government that will help you pay for a new, more fuel efficient car or truck from a participating dealer when you trade in a less fuel efficient car or truck.

What is NHTSA doing to implement the program?
As required under the law, NHTSA will publish rules for the program in 30 days. We are currently working closely with manufacturers, dealers, and disposal facilities to get a workable, effective program up and running.

Do I need to get a voucher or sign up for this program?
No. You do not need a voucher and you are not required to sign up or enroll in this program. Participating new car dealers will apply a credit, reducing the price you pay at the time of your purchase or lease, provided the vehicle you buy or lease and the vehicle you trade in meet the program requirements. The dealer will then obtain reimbursement from the government.

How do I find out when my vehicle was manufactured?
The month and year of manufacture (e.g., 1-96 (January 1996)) appear on the safety standard certification label that is located on the frame or edge of the driver's door in most vehicles.

How do I find out the combined city/highway fuel economy rating of my trade-in vehicle? Go to http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm and click on the model year of your vehicle, the make, and then the model. Under the words "ESTIMATED NEW EPA MPG" in the red banner, there is a red number with the word "COMBINED" under it. That is the new combined city/highway fuel economy for your vehicle. You may then enter the make, model, and model year of a new vehicle you may want to buy and see its combined MPG for comparison.

Does the program apply if I want to lease a vehicle, or must I purchase a vehicle?
Under the program, you may purchase a new vehicle or lease a new vehicle, provided the lease period for the new vehicle is at least five years.

More information will be coming as soon as it comes in...I will ensure that this site has the most up to date info that it can. For any questions, comments, contact me at the information below!

David Lytle
Ken Garff Honda of Orem
115 E. University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84070
(801)822-2361 Cell
(801)714-2256 Office
davidl@kengarff.com

Does Your Trade Qualify?

There are some simple rules to see if your current vehicle qualifies for this Program. Now we say simple, as of right now it seems pretty cut and dry, but as we all know things can always change. Below are the rules for qualification. If there are any questions, always feel free to call and I will help you see if your vehicle meets these criteria!

Your trade-in vehicle must...

...Have been manufactured less than 25 years before the date you trade it in

...Have a "new" combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon or less

...Be in drivable condition

...Be continuously insured and registered to the same owner for the full year preceding the trade-in

The trade-in vehicle must have been manufactured not earlier than 25 years before the date of trade in and, in the case of a category 3 vehicle, must also have been manufactured not later than model year 2001 Note that work trucks (i.e., very large pickup trucks and cargo vans) have different requirements.

So far this is what is being put out all across the Web as the Criteria, but as stated before..things have been known to change. Keep updated on this site daily to see if there are any last minute changes!

While the CARS Act makes transactions on and after July 1 potentially eligible for credits under the CARS program, interested dealers and consumers may want to wait until all of the detailed issues that must be addressed in the implementing regulations are resolved and the final rule is issued. Issuance will occur around July 24.

We have been helping those who are interested in this Program, get everything they need rolling..so that when it does officially start...they do not lose out. It will be a first come first serve basis. There is an allotment of FUNDS that has been approved for this Bill and when it is up, the Program ends. So the best bet is to get started as soon as possible to avoid not being able to take part in it.

For any further questions, concerns, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me directly and I will do what I can to help!

David Lytle
Ken Garff Honda of Orem
115 E. University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84070
(801)822-2361 Cell
(801)714-2256 Office
davidl@kengarff.com

CASH FOR CLUNKERS - Car Allowance Rebate System - Ken Garff Honda Of Orem

KEN GARFF HONDA OF OREM is pleased to be a participating Dealer Group in the CARS FOR CLUNKERS Program that has just passed through Congress. The Program is set to go live on the 24th of this Month, but we are helping those interested now!

What is CASH FOR CLUNKERS? Cash for Clunkers, is a federal program passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama. The program would encourage consumers to trade in older, less fuel efficient vehicles for new vehicles that get better fuel economy by providing vouchers worth up to $4,500.

Modeled after several programs that have already been successfully implemented in Europe, the program is expected to be implemented in early August and run through October. Though final details of the program have yet to be established, below are broad aspects of the Cash for Clunkers Program as we know them today. The program would offer vouchers that allow consumers to save from $3,500 to $4,500 on a new-car purchase, and there are also various credits for trucks and work trucks.

Ken Garff Honda Of Orem wanted to give Utah Residents a single place where they could gather the latest and most up to date information on the Program, as well as give them a place to see if the vehicle they have qualifies, show which great Honda Vehicles Qualify, as well as get on an E-mail Buzz list once the program was up and running.

This program is going to be a major benefit to many People as well as our environment. Below are links to the KEN GARFF HONDA OF OREM WEBSITE, Also provided is a Link to the New Honda Inventory Showroom, so if you are not familiar with the Great Honda Model Line-up, you can see all that we have to offer. There is also a link to see if you’re Vehicle Qualifies, as well contact information to get on our E-mail Buzz list for each participating Store. 5 Important

Things to Know
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)

Trade-in vehicles must be registered and insured continuously for the full year preceding the trade-in

You don't need a voucher, dealers will apply a credit at purchase

From all reports far, every Honda Vehicle will qualify for this program. To see information on any new Honda Model click on the Inventory Showroom Button below. To get information on available inventory, Financing, etc...click on the Ken Garff Website LINK below. Thank you for visiting and stay tuned!

KEN GARFF HONDA OF OREM WEBSITE click here

VALIDATE MPG ON TRADE click here

HONDA MODEL INVENTORY click here

OFFICIAL CARS WEBSITE click here

To have Ken Garff do the work for you, contact the CASH FOR CLUNKERS REPRESENTATIVE David Lytle at the information provided below!

David Lytle

Ken Garff Honda of Orem
115 E. University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84070
(801)822-2361 Cell
(801)714-2256 Office
davidl@kengarff.com