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:
 

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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.

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.