Cash For Clunkers Qualifying Cars

1) How do I know if my car qualifies for a $3,500 or a $4,500 CARS credit?

Click on this link to get your EPA mileage estimates from the Federal website: Click on this link: http://www.fueleconomy.gov. If you car gets a combined miles per gallon of 18 mpg or less, you can qualify as long as the car is not more than 25 years old. Your CARS credit amount would then be determined by the new car you purchase. Trucks have different rules.

Summary of Car Allowance Rebate System - Cash for Clunkers Voucher Qualifications
	Min. Fuel Economy for New Vehicle	$3,500 Voucher	$4,500 Voucher
Passenger Car	22 mpg *	Mileage improvement of at least 4 mpg	Mileage improvement of at least 10 mpg
Light-Duty Truck **	18 mpg *	Mileage improvement of at least 2 mpg	Mileage improvement of at least 5 mpg
Large Light-Duty Trucks ***	15 mpg *	Mileage improvement of at least 1 mpg or trade-in of a work truck	Mileage improvement of at least 2 mpg
Commercial trucks ****		Trade-in must be at least pre-2002

* EPA Combined MPG ** under 6,000 lbs. ***6,000 lbs. – 8,500 lbs. **** 8,500 – 10,000 lbs.