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When we created this blog, the House had two measures being considered.  One was called “Cash for Guzzlers” and the competing bill called “Cash for Clunkers”.  The later bill won the day but it is interesting that Automotive News, a leader in online news coverage, chose the “Cash for Guzzlers” language.  (View Video)

Cash for Guzzlers

Regardless of what you call the program, there are many people that are finding themselves locked out of the program because their actual mpg is not what counts.  The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) operated by the NHTSA uses a Federal website for mpg ratings.  To see if your “clunker” or “guzzler” qualifies go to http://cars.gov.

The Automotive News video discusses the option that Congress by increase funding for the program if it a success.  Consumes are hoping that the second round of funding has some changes.  If you would like to read the ideas that consumers have to improve the CARS program, read our “SPEAK UP” commentary from around the country. (click here)

During the House floor debate, Mazda was called out as one of the automakers supporting the Cash for Clunkers bill in addition to the Detroit 3, Toyota, and Honda.  Toyota could stand to gain the most if the bill passes, as the CashforClunkersfacts.com website reports that Toyota car models lead consumer interest in fuel efficient cars.

The proposal is aimed at jumpstarting the sale of new cars and trucks, with a voucher of up to $4500 given to those who purchase new, more fuel efficient cars.   Environmentalists have their eye on the bill as well as the regulations put forth by the act could mean more environmentally friendly cars on the road, which in turn could reduce the carbon footprint and help position the US to be less dependent on foreign oil.  

Email Alerts

Consumers who would like an email notification when the bill is approved and signed into law, should use our Email Alert signup form in the upper corner of this website.

Cash For Guzzlers Participating Dealers

Consumers who want the best information on their trade and the car they want to purchase, should complete the form on the left.   Fill in the car you would be trading in and indicate the car that you want to purchase.

We’ll have a local Cash for  Guzzlers Participating Dealer contact you.   They will be able to assist you with your new car purchase once the bill is signed into law.

A Cash for Guzzlers Participating Dealer will qualify your trade and present you with a competitive price quote. There is no obligation or fee for the service. Please make sure you include your state and phone number or we can not match you to a local provider.  This way you will be prepared when the bill passes to take advantage of the limited time cash voucher.

Honda, Ford and Chevrolet cars were the second, third and forth choices by consumers which is an easrly indicator of which car dealers would benefit most if the bill was approved.  See chart below:
 

Email Alerts

Consumers who would like an email notification when the bill is approved and signed into law, should use our Email Alert signup form in the upper corner of this website.

Cash For Guzzlers Participating Dealers

Consumers who want the best information on their trade and the car they want to purchase, should complete the form on the left.   Fill in the car you would be trading in and indicate the car that you want to purchase.

We’ll have a local Cash for Guzzlers Participating Dealer contact you.   They will be able to assist you with your new car purchase once the bill is signed into law.

A Cash for Guzzlers Participating Dealer will qualify your trade and present you with a competitive price quote. There is no obligation or fee for the service. Please make sure you include your state and phone number or we can not match you to a local provider.  This way you will be prepared when the bill passes to take advantage of the limited time cash voucher.

However, many America’s who are struggling with unemployment, layoffs and foreclosures will not be able to qualify for a new car loan.  In fact, there has been an upsurge in used car sales at local car dealers who offer a Buy Here Pay Here model.  In this business model, dealers offer consumers the ability to purchase used cars with a payment plan that takes into consideration poor credit.

Buy Here Pay Here

A “Buy Here Pay Here” dealer group in Ohio called ABC Motor Credit is one automotive retailer that has actually seen an uptick in business.  Sam Snellenberger, an executive at the company commented; “In this economy, consumers need reliable transportation to get to work.  We match them with a car and a payment that they can live with; many have had their cars repossessed.  For many consumers, ABC Motor Credit is their last chance to be able to drive to work or find a new job that requires transportation.”

Consumers with poor credit are hoping that the proposed Cash for Guzzlers or Cash for Clunkers bill provides additional support for consumers hit hard by the recession.  Some opposing voices to the current draft of the cash for Clunkers legislation say that the bill is not doing enough to allow consumers with low credit to utilize a cash vouchers.  Some opponents actually have petitioned that the vouchers should not be made available for wealthy Americans.

With poor credit a reality for many Americans living in 2008, used car sales will continue to rise and consumers with poor credit may be forced to drive less fuel efficient cars because they will be priced in the marketplace at the bottom of the value scale.

Drive Forward America Act

The current status of the Cash for Guzzlers bill is still under scrutiny and compromise with Washington laymakers.  A new effort called Drive Forward America Act is another effort to get a cash voucher system passed this summer.  Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) are backing this new measure in a bi-partisan effort.

The Vote

The Cash for Guzzlers proposal passed with a 50-4 vote by members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee that is lead by Hon. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman

According to Dow Jones  ” Specifically, it provides vouchers worth $3,500 to $4,500 to consumers who trade in old cars for new ones that have an average fuel economy that is between two and 10 miles per gallon higher than those being trading in. It allows for rebates on around 1 million cars, costing taxpayers $4 billion for the program.

The amendment is part of a controversial and historic bill that aims to cut greenhouse gases by 80% over the next half-century. The Democratic leadership aims to pass the bill out of committee by the end of the week and hopes to get approval for the legislation in the full House in late June or early July.”

Read full Dow Jones story by Ian Tally

The Cash for Guzzlers bill  would give a needed boost the the ailing auto industry.  With recent franchises  being closed by Chrysler and GM, the bill could provide some needed relief for the battered auto industry.

Critics of the cash voucher bill claim that the measure does not go far enough to mandate cars with higher fuel efficiency. Some consumer critics contend that the bill should only be available for low income families.  Vocal opponents contend that the rich don’t need the cash incentives.

The climate-change bill is before the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is due for a vote this week. The cash-for-guzzlers provision, is sponsored by committee Chairman Henry Waxman, a democrat from California.

According to the draft proposal, the Cash for Guzzlers bill would offer up to 1 million customers $3,500 vouchers if they trade in cars that get less than 18 mpg for new vehicles that get at least 22 mpg. Vouchers of $4,500 would be awarded if the new cars get at least 10 mpg more than the old.

While the bill’s passage in the House seems likely, prospects for a cash-for-guzzlers measure in the Senate aren’t clear. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said last week she plans to introduce a fleet-modernization bill identical to that in the House. She said her bipartisan measure has the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

So, you can start to understand why there are two names for this same proposal.  Henry Waxman’s proposal is called Chas for Guzzlers and Debbie Stabenow’s proposal is called Cash for Clunkers.  Who knows what the final outcome and name will be.

The Cash for Guzzlers Participating Dealer logo can link to this website to provide information to consumers and up-to-date information on qualifying vehicles.

Car dealers participating in the program will also be added to the directory on this website.  The link exchange will show that a car dealer is commitment to support consumers who are interested in this program.

How to Add The Badge

To add the cash for Guzzlers Participating Dealer badge to your website or blog, copy the following code to your website page or give the code in red to your web support team:

<a href=”http://www.cashforguzzlers.net”><img  src=”http://www.cashforguzzlers.net/wp-content/uploads/cash-for-guzzlers-pd.jpg” alt=”cash for guzzlers bill” width=”191″ height=”175″ /></a>

If you prefer to display a Cash  for Clunkers badge, use this code:

 <a href=”http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com”><img class=”alignnone” src=”http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/cash-clunker-dealers-large1.jpg” alt=”cash for clunkers bill” width=”190″ height=”175″ /></a>

Once dealers display the badge, they can request to be placed in the website dealer directory under the new car brands that they sell.

“Senators from both parties plan to introduce a cash-for-guzzlers bill this week that is identical to the legislation hashed out last week in the House, said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.

The bill would provide vouchers of up to $4,500 to people who trade in cars and trucks for new, more fuel-efficient vehicles assembled anywhere in the world.”   Read Full Story

As we have been reporting, this bill looks like it will be heading for President Obama’s desk.  This would be a huge boost for car dealers.

Honda & Ford Cars Leading the Way

From data collected on Cash For Guzzlers website, Honda Cars and Ford Cars are the top choice among US consumers looking for a fuel efficient cars. By far, these two brands have the lion share of the US consumers attention if this bill is passed.

Consumers have been submitting hundreds of price quotes per day on Cash For Guzzlers website and their interest is very high.  Honda car dealers and Ford dealers look like they will be the biggest beneficiary of this new bill.

Consumers looking for a local dealer that will support the voucher system and provide a competitive price quote, they can use the form on the left.  If the bill is passed, consumers will have their inquiries qualified by a local dealer and receive a price quote.

In the website’s first week of operation, Honda car models were the top inquiry for consumers interested in purchasing a fuel efficient car with the government’s proposed voucher program. The Honda models of interest were the Honda Accord, Honda Civic and Honda Fit, the nearest competing brand by number of inquiries was the Ford Motor Company.

Ford a Close Second

The top US car manufacturer from the first week of data was Ford.  Interest in a wide range of Ford models topped  GM and Chrysler models by a 4:1 margin.  The data showed that consumers have a strong interest in the Ford Fusion Hybrid and select Ford cars and trucks. 

Data suggests that of the Big Three automakers, Ford has done the best job at educating US consumers that the Ford Fusion and the Fusion Hybrid is a fuel efficient car that is priced right for the market.

Consumers indicated that their third most compelling brand of fuel efficient cars were Toyota’s.  Interest was strong for the Toyota Prius and Yaris;  but early data gives Ford car an edge over the Toyota Prius.

Cash For Guzzlers Website

The website www.cashforguzzlers.com documents the developments of the proposed bill and will alert consumers on breaking news.  In the proposed bill, consumers can qualify for up to $4,500 in vouchers if they purchase a qualifying fuel efficient car.  President Obama has ask that the bill be presented to him for signing before the Memorial Day weekend.

Consumers can visit the Cash For Guzzlers website to check if their current car and choice of a new car qualifies for the voucher program.  Local car dealers will work with consumers to assist them with the details of the proposed voucher program if it is passed into law.

Data on consumer interest in specific fuel efficient models will be updated on a weekly basis.

Consumers who are driving cars that have a street value of $450 could get a credit with $4,500 which would represent a 1000% premium over book value. Their cars would be sent to the scrapyard  if they particpated in the “Cash for Guzzlers” program with the idea that these fuel “inefficient” cars would no longer be on the road.

How Many Consumers Will Particpate?

The number of people who are driving cars that have a value under $4,500 would also get paid a premium to trade in their car, just not a 1000% premium.  In any case, it is hard to know just how many people who own cars that are under or near the voucher credit will be prompted to take advantage of this offer.

There is also the issue of which cars qualify for the largest voucher credit based on what car you currently drive.  We have compiled a list of cars and their EPA estimated Miles per Gallon (MPG) statistics.  Here are some popular links and all car manufacturers will be posted shortly:

• BMW Cars
• Cadillac Cars
• Chevrolet Cars
• Ford Cars
• Honda Cars
• Lincon Cars
• Mercury Cars
• Nissan Cars
• Toyota Cars

Will The Bill Be Approved?

If the bill is approved, it will undoubtedly cause a spike in new car sales.  The Cash For Clunkers Bill  will also reduce the stock piles of cars that are filling US ports.   If you have been following the news, real estate for storing cars is scarce as consumer demand has fallen.

Is the Bill a Good Idea?

We would like to hear your feedback on the proposed legislation.  Car dealers across the country are crossing their fingers that the bill would have the same effect that it had in Germany.  The key question at had is whether consumers feel the worts is over and it is safe to take on new financial devt and purchase a new car.

Add your comments below.

CNN Video on Cash For Guzzlers

News Coverage on Cash For Guzzlers

Auto Week - May 5, 2009 – Democrats cut deal on cash-for-guzzlers measure

All Cars Electric – May 5, 2009 – Cash For Guzzlers Agreement Reached

Wall Street Journal – May 6, 2009 – Cash-for-Clunkers: Lower Your Expectations

Washington Post – May 6, 2009 – Cash-for-Clunkers Could Drive New Sales

To put a stop to sliding auto sales that were dragging down Germany’s stalwart automakers, the German government offered drivers a few thousand dollars to scrap their old cars and buy new ones. In February, while auto sales fell throughout Europe, German auto sales jumped 21 percent.

Now the United States is contemplating whether such a tactic can work here, where sales have plummeted to the lowest levels in more than two decades.   Read Full Story

New York Times, May 6, 2009 – Cash for Clunkers

President Obama’s rescue plan for the automotive industry has given the presidential seal of approval to a little-noticed movement in Congress to clear the roads of gas-guzzling clunkers and replace them with more fuel-efficient cars. It’s an excellent idea, with clear benefits for the environment and — Mr. Obama hopes — beleaguered carmakers.  But there’s a right and wrong way to do it.  Read Full Story
 

Detroit News May 6, 2009 – ‘Cash for guzzlers’ compromise praised  

“A compromise by House Democrats on “cash for guzzlers” legislation to boost auto sales won praise from Michigan lawmakers and the domestic carmakers Tuesday.

But, the legislation leaves out “buy-American” incentives Michigan officials had sought and could become entangled in the contentious debate over climate change legislation. Michigan lawmakers of both parties said they hoped the House would consider the measure separately from a climate-change bill, which may not come to a vote for months.”  Read full Cash Guzzler Story

The one-year plan crafted by members of the U.S. House of Representatives would offer vouchers worth up to $4,500 for owners to replace their less fuel efficient vehicles for models that get better gas mileage.

The goal of the “cash for clunkers” legislation is to sell 1 million vehicles.

“By stimulating consumer demand for new vehicles, this proposal will directly benefit domestic autoworkers and automotive manufacturers, which have arguably been hardest hit by the current economic downturn,” said Rep. John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat and staunch industry ally.

House Majority leader Steny Hoyer has embraced the proposal and said in an interview with Reuters in April that the measure would be acted upon quickly once proposed.

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