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Michigan Ford Mercury Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer offers Cash for Clunkers

BY David Tubbs | 06-23-2009 | 4:19 PM
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Tubbs Brothers Ford Mercury Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Sandusky, Michigan announces it's participation in the federal Car Allowance Rebate System, formerly known as Cash for Clunkers.

President Obama will sign into law a program NHTSA is calling the Car
Allowance Rebate System (CARS). This is a government program that helps you purchase a new, more fuel efficient vehicle when you trade in a less fuel
efficient vehicle. See the Frequently Asked Questions for more details.

Basic information is listed here.

  • 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

Tubbs Brothers, established in 1954 is an authorized dealer for Ford, Mercury, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.  Tubbs Brothers primary service area is southeast Michigan including Sanilac, St. Clair, Huron and Tuscoloa counties as well as the cities of Sandusky, Bad Axe, Caro, Cass City, Croswell, Deckerville, Harbor Beach, Lexington, Marlette, Port Huron and Port Sanilac.  For additional up to date information on the CARS program call toll free 800-829-4195.