New Web Site helps consumers in Greenville with Cash for Clunkers

New Consumer Website Makes Cash for Clunkers Easy for Consumers in Greenville SC
www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com - New consumer information website educates consumers in Greenville about Cash for Clunkers

Greenville – www.Cashforclunkerscarolinas.com was launched to help consumers in Greenville learn how they can turn a $500 trade-in car into a $4,500 trade-in by turning in an older, less fuel efficient vehicle for a government funded voucher worth up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a new car with improved gas mileage of one to ten miles per gallon, depending on the vehicle purchased. In addition to the government’s program, some large dealer groups who have a lot of excess inventory are offering extraordinary incentives to consumers who qualify and who don’t qualify for the government’s program. After all the incentives, consumers can drive away in some cars for monthly payments of less than $5 per day.

The government has set up a website to give consumers access to the legislation (http://www.cars.gov/index.php/official-information), but dealers have the job of making it simple for consumers who have been directed by the NHTSA to work through a participating dealer to retrieve their government funded rebate. www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com is leading the private sector efforts to educate consumers through www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com and www.DineroPorSuCarcacha.com, consumer information sites that help buyers learn about the program, determine if they qualify and connect with dealers who can give them pricing information on the new car they want.

www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com is a consumer information portal, not a government website, so it is designed to give the consumer a simple summary of the program with tips on how to maximize the amount of the rebate based on the car they decide to buy. The NHTSA, the government agency administering the program, says, "You are not required to sign up or enroll in this program. Participating new car dealers will apply a credit, reducing the price you pay at the time of your purchase or lease, provided the vehicle meets the program requirements." To make it easy for consumers to connect with a participating dealer online rather than wasting gas driving around town, the website helps consumers inquire directly to the dealer to get pricing information from the comfort of their home.

One of the most popular features on the site is their Clunker Calculator, or MPG calculator, which helps consumers quickly determine if their current vehicle meets the 18 mpg or less requirement to qualify for the $4,500 voucher. The site also includes all of the vehicles that are ideal candidates for the $3,500 and $4,500 vouchers and helps consumers inquire online to get product, pricing and payment information directly from the dealer. The website gives consumers a five step process that makes it easy to take advantage of the program. Spanish speaking consumers can visit www.DineroPorSuCarcacha.com. Both websites are sponsored by www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com in an effort to help educate the public about this historic opportunity. “We don’t expect to sell every clunker consumer in the market, but we want to make it easy for them to take advantage of the opportunity regardless of who they buy a car from,” said Dealer Name. “We have sponsored the regional consumer information portal for www.CashForClunkersInformation.org, a national organization that has promoted the bill since its inception in congress,” said Dealer Name.

Celebrities Support www.CashForClunkersInformation.org
CashForClunkersInformation.org and its regional consumer information sites have received an important push from celebrities like Dancing With The Stars' Cristian de la Fuente and Ugly Betty star Angelica Vale to educate consumers about the program. In addition, Alfonso Aguilar, the former Chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship, is also a spokesperson for the organization due to the large impact the bill has on the Latino community and other immigrant groups.

“This government subsidy will make it easy for people to get a new car that is a lot less expensive to operate and maintain because of the great gas mileage and lack of repair costs,” said Cristian de la Fuente. “It is great to see the government funded automotive bailout helping hardworking people who need the financial support.” Angelica Vale added, “Finally consumers are getting a bailout, because they are benefiting by up to $4,500 a person.” Since a large number of the clunkers on the road are owned by minorities and immigrants, these communities will benefit significantly from this legislation. “We have passionately supported Cash For Clunkers because of its positive impact on the environment, economy, consumers and its benefits for hundreds of Hispanic American communities whose livelihoods are tied to the auto industry,” said Alfonso Aguilar. “This legislation will create thousands of new jobs for all Americans who work in the many businesses that serve the automotive industry.”

About the Cash for Clunkers Information:
www.CashForClunkersInformation.org is a national organization that has promoted the CARS legislation from its inception in the congress and currently helps consumers learn about the program and connect with local retailers who can help them get product and pricing information. Website is a consumer information portal, not a government website, so it is designed to give the consumer a simple summary of the program with tips on how to maximize the amount of the rebate based on the car they decide to buy. The NHTSA, the government agency administering the program, says, "You are not required to sign up or enroll in this program. Participating new car dealers will apply a credit, reducing the price you pay at the time of your purchase or lease, provided the vehicle meets the program requirements." Our goal is to make it easy for consumers to connect with a participating dealer online rather than wasting gas driving around town. For this reason, consumers can learn about the program on our website and can complete a secured online form to request product and pricing information from a dealer in their market. Consumers appreciate this new way of gathering information online because it is a more pleasant purchase process that saves them time and money. Visit the website for more information about our privacy policy and visitor agreement. To get pricing information from a dealership in your area visit www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com sponsored by Bradshaw Auto Group, Breakaway Honda, Bradshaw Infiniti, Bradshaw Acura , Bradshaw Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac GMC and Saturn of the Carolinas

About the Name – Cash For Clunkers
Our websites refer to all the international and national vehicle scrappage programs as “Cash For Clunkers” because of the popular name given to the concept by the public and the press. While making its way through congress there were many bills with many names so the public and the press commonly referred to all versions of the bill as the “Cash For Clunkers” program. For this reason many consumer information sites, including ours, have utilized this universally understood term to refer to the many programs that exist in the world, some funded by the government (C.A.R.S) and others financed by automotive retailers.

Relevant Websites
www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com
www.DineroPorSuCarcacha.com
www.CashForClunkersInformation.org
www.Cars.gov

Cash for Clunkers Scams

Beware of Cash For Clunkers Scams!

Just this week the “Cash for clunkers” bill was passed, however the scammers are already hard at work and fraudulent web sites have begun to pop up. The only official site is http://www.cars.gov/

In fact any site that uses the term ‘Cash for Clunkers” is not an official site since the name of the program is actually Car Allowance Rebate System. The only site to rely on is the official site at http://www.cars.gov/

Regulators have 30 days to set up all the details and a system for collecting and distributing vouchers, which would make it late July or August the before the vouchers are available.

The customer does not have to apply or register for any part of the program so be wary of any web site that requires you to give any personal information..

Program Guidelines

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

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You don't need a voucher, dealers will apply a credit at purchase
The fuel MPG is based on the data at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ using the new fuel economy formula under the red bar for combined City Hwy mileage.

Career Day at Breakaway Honda

On April 14th and 15th Breakaway Honda sponsored a career day for local middle schools and High Schools.

Students were introduced to both the sales and service aspects of the Automotive industry.

http://www.breakawayhonda.com/dealership/news.htm

http://www.prlog.org/10219781-greenville-honda-dealer-host-career-day.html

Dog-friendly Honda Element Concept Transforms SUV into Pet-hauling Champ

TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., April 8, 2009 - New dog-friendly transportation concepts designed for the Honda Element add canine-specific enhancements to one of the most dog-friendly vehicles available, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced at the New York International Auto Show

Developed specifically for the Element, the Dog Friendly™ components demonstrate the potential for a dedicated pet restraint system designed to meet the needs of dog owners. A finalized version of the Dog Friendly Element is scheduled to debut this fall. Major components will likely include:
a cushioned second row and cargo area pet restraint systems;
pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform;
an extendable cargo area load-in ramp;
a 12V DC rear ventilation fan;
second-row seat covers with a dog pattern design (matches the bed fabric);
all-season rubber floor mats with a toy bone pattern;
a spill-resistant water bowl; and
Dog Friendly exterior emblems

"In an interesting turn of events, cars are now chasing dogs," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "Factory integration of a cushioned pet bed, restraint systems and other components is intended to transform the Element into the ultimate dog car." The Dog Friendly equipment, engineered specifically for the Element, is designed to accommodate the transportation of dogs in the second-row passenger seats or in the cargo area. The restraint system concepts were designed and fabricated by Takata Corporation, one of the world's leading automotive safety systems suppliers, exclusively for display on the Dog Friendly Honda Element concept vehicle. The restraint concepts are intended to complement the potential of the vehicle's existing restraint systems by helping to protect the dog and helping to prevent injuries to other vehicle occupants due to an unrestrained dog impacting them in a collision. For convenience, a ramp is included to help dogs access the rear cargo area. The ramp stores underneath the bed platform and can be conveniently accessed when the rear tailgate is down. "In-vehicle pet restraints should be part of every dog owner's safe travel practices," said Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. "The expanded availability of manufacturer-based restraints and features can help elevate pet comfort and convenience for owners. Good ventilation and access to water on longer trips should also be primary concerns." The Element has long been recognized for its dog-friendly interior with an easy-to-clean urethane floor and expansive, flat cargo area (up to 74.6 cu-ft. with rear seats removed), wide-opening side cargo doors, low lift-in height, and accommodating dimensions for tall items. The consumer pet travel advice Web site, Dogcars.com, honored the 2007 Honda Element with its first-ever "Dog Car of the Year" award. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Inc., 39 percent of all households own at least one dog with an estimated total U.S. dog population of 74.8 million. All pet purchases and related products and services comprise an estimated total market value of more than $43 billion (2008 est.). Substantially restyled for the 2009 model year and available with new features, the Honda Element builds on its spacious and versatile SUV character with a more chiseled exterior appearance and a refreshed interior design. Three unique Element styles are available that range from the rugged and simple Element LX, to the more refined Element EX, to the sporty Element SC.

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Tax Breaks for New Cars

New car buyers may be eligible for tax breaks on their new car purchase. According to the IRS consumers who purchase a new car, light truck, motorcycle or motor home with a value less than $49,500 will be eligible for a tax deduction for the amount of sales tax paid on that vehicle. To qualify the purchase must of been made after Feb 16Th 2009 and before January 1st 2010. The amount of the deduction is phased out for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income is between $125,000 and $135,000 for individual filers and between $250,000 and $260,000 for joint filers. The deduction is available regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes their return.
It may not be taken on 2008 tax returns.

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Breakaway Honda earns 2008 Honda Presidents Award

Breakaway Honda Earns 2008 President's Award

Breakaway also won the Award in 2006, 2003 and 2002



The Honda President's Award is the most prestigious and coveted honor that Honda can grant to its dealerships.

Each year the Honda President’s Award is given to dealerships that rank in the top 15 percent nationwide for achieving excellence in:

• Customer Treatment
• Sales
• Training
• Facility Image

With over 950 Honda dealerships in the United States, Honda is pleased to recognize 149 dealerships with this esteemed distinction. President's Award recipients realize what this honor demands - excellence, which can only be achieved by working as a team. The President's Award reflects a total commitment to customers; it is the highest award that a Honda dealership can receive because it demands the highest personal investment and stimulates the greatest results satisfied, loyal customers.

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