And until my droll observations about stuff I googled attracts more followers than just my sister, or my unemployed best friend becomes CEO of more than just a really great sounding project, I am subjugated to my own personal hell in an underpaid job for an unappreciative and abusive boss in a collapsing industry.
And it rained all day today.
This is my boss getting ready for the Auto Show at the Convention Center last yearThose were much happier times for all of us, before the government bailout
Right now nobody I know is very happy. And everyone keeps talking about how noone they know is happy. A low level constant state of depression is about the best you can hope for, although the medication does make a difference most days.
Business has fallen off 40-50% from the same time last year. But today there was excitement in the air, in the rain, in the most miserable sales summer that anyone can remember. It's called Cash for Clunkers.
The problem with the program is that nobody knows anything about it. Customers have been calling in, "Yeah, hi. I carpool to work every day at a slate quarry and I have an older model wood-panelled vehicle that I want to trade in, do I qualify?"
We did wind up taking the customer's vehicle in on tradeIt was only later that our used car manager discovered significant frame damage and the holes in the floor
Even at the dealership nobody really had a clue about the program, except for the glimmer of hope. But when Chrysler announced that they would match the government rebate dollar for dollar, it was time to learn a lot more about the rules and regulations.
So, I googled it.
The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is a $1 billion government program that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from a participating dealer when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck. The program is designed to energize the economy; boost auto sales and put safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles on the nation's roadways.
Starting on July 27, consumers will be able to take advantage of this program and receive a $3,500 or $4,500 discount from the car dealer when they trade in their old vehicle and purchase or lease a new one. Consumers you do not need to register anywhere or at anytime for this program. However, to find out eligibility requirements click here.
Important Things to Know
> Your vehicle must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date
> Only purchase or lease of new vehicles qualify
> 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
> You don't need a voucher, dealers will apply a credit at purchase
> Program runs through Nov 1, 2009 or when the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
> The program requires the scrapping of your eligible trade-in vehicle, and that the dealer disclose to you an estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in. The scrap value, however minimal, will be in addition to the rebate, and not in place of the rebate.
~ cars.gov
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