'Cash for Clunkers'

The "cash for clunkers” program — the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) — is now ended.

In addition to the NADA news releases, dealers are encouraged to consult the following for more information: 

 New! Wrapping Up: Getting Paid, Unwinding Deals, and Trade-in Management
 NADA's list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) (updated Aug. 18)
 IRS Motor Vehicle Technical Advisor issues an Automotive Alert on the federal tax consequences of CARS payments received by automobile dealers (added July 31)
 NADA has held four webinars on the cash for clunkers program
 Useful tips and information from NHTSA on concerns dealers have raised (updated July 29) 
 NADA quick summary on the cash for clunkers program
 NHTSA’s official CARS Web site at www.cars.gov 
 NHTSA's dealers-only Web site at www.cars.gov/index.php/dealersupport
 NHTSA official hotline: 1-866-227-7891 (1-866-CAR-7891)
 The EPA's official Web site at http://fueleconomy.gov (to determine if a specific vehicle qualifies)
 The NADA cash-for-clunkers program eligibility chart