Check to See if Your Car is Still a Clunker

I was watching Good Morning America today and noticed something interesting mentioned. Last week the EPA changed the ratings on  a hundred models or so of cars, some with higher mileage reported and some with lower mileage. They added 86 models to the list that can now qualify and updated 76 models that no longer do.

10 of the Newly Cash for Clunkers Qualified Cars

• 1987 Buick Regal
• 1987 Cadillac Brougham
• 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
• 1987 Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD
• 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup 2WD
• 1987 Chevrolet T10 Blazer 4WD
• 1987 Chevrolet T10 Pickup 4WD
• 1987 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD
• 1987 GMC R15 Pickup 2WD
• 1987 GMC T15 Jimmy 4WD

Source: USA Today

See the rest of the list here.

10 of the Newly Cash for Clunkers Ineligible Cars

• 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV
• 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
• 1987 BMW 5 Series
• 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 2WD
• 1987 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
• 1987 Dodge Shadow
• 1987 Ford Aerostar Van
• 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
• 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
• 1987 GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD

Source: USA Today

See the rest of the list here.

Here’s the government’s complete  list to see if your clunker still qualifies. As you remember from the post last week on the Cash for Clunkers and common questions, there are eligibility requirements for your car to be considered a clunker.

You need to check to make sure your car meets the guidelines.

• Your vehicle must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date
• 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

If your clunker was close to the 18 MPG threshold, you may have been affected by the EPA updates. Double check  your car’s mileage numbers with the EPA. Your car may now qualify even though you didn’t before, or it may no longer qualify at all. If you have more questions please check out the government’s website.

There are over 16,000 dealerships participating as of today. Please be aware of any scams that involve your social security number. The Cash for Clunkers/ CAR Allowance Rebate System does not require your social security number. Call to report fraud or a scam at 1-800-424-9071. It’s a toll-free 24-hour hotline.

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