Would it not be even better if the new car lots could pass the good clunkers on to the used lots for a donation to the charities that missing out on the donated cars and the destruction of an even less fuel efficient, polluting clunker. That way the charities aren’t falling short and those who can only afford a used car are still getting decent vehicles. I thought this was a no-brain-er.
No one said anything about turning them over to charity. And there is always less fuel efficient, even older cars on the used car lots which are not being destroyed. Try reading what I have written, then think a little. Low income families, first time young car buyers, and charities are suffering from this green movement that could be used to get even worse vehicles out of circulation.
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Can we improve the cash for clunkers?
Why must the cars traded in for cash for clunkers be destroyed?
Why destroy assets? Would it not go to better use getting donated to “Kars 4 Kids” where it is sold to help poor children? Or just sold to the very poor who are car less? Isn’t destroying these cars a waste?
Why does the government have to destroy those cars in the cash for clunkers program?
I know they want to help the environment, but wouldn’t it make more sense to donate the cars to poor families or sick people who need to get to doctor’s appointments? If the the government gave all the cars to some sort of charity, they could auction them off and use the cash to further help their cause. Not only are people buying fuel efficient cars but the old ones are being put to good use rather than ending up in land fills for years on end. Doesn’t that make more sense?
I do see the point of getting the old cars off the road but poor people couldn’t afford a new car anyway even with a $4500, and they woul have had to have owned it for at least a year.
Is the cash for clunkers program hurting many charities?
I know I’ve seen ads from charities that take peoples old cars and either fix them up or scrap them and use the scrap money. Has this program hurt charities whose revenues are already down in a tough economy?
Does anyone know the impact the “cash for clunkers” has on charities?
There are many commercials and ads asking to donate cars for charity and people usually get a tax deduction. A portion of the cars traded for “cash for clunkers” would be donated to charity. I wonder if anyone knows how many cars are usually donated yearly and whether there is a significant decline due to this “too generous” program. Thank you.
http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13039584?source=rss
The Salt Lake Tribune
I found one article from Utah about charities hurting, but do not know if this applies to the whole nation.
I am not trying to smear the program, but there are many unintended consequences – it is like the dominoes, you push one and they all are connected and fall, and apparently our lawmakers approved it very fast without estimating full impact it will have on our lives.
Car Donations Plummet Due To ‘cash For Clunkers’
Consumers and new car dealers may be raving about “Cash for Clunkers,” the government program that is giving a lift to the auto industry, but others are pointing to its negative effects. The AP’s R…
Car Donations Plummet Due To ‘cash For Clunkers’
Consumers and new car dealers may be raving about “Cash for Clunkers,” the government program that is giving a lift to the auto industry, but others are pointing to its negative effects. The AP’s R…
Cash For Clunkers
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The popular Cash for Clunkers program is hurting some charities that depend on car donations.
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Cash For Clunkers Could Crush Car Donations
The popular Cash for Clunkers program could hurt charties which rely on
used car donations for revenue. News 3’s Maria Guerrero reports.
Car Donations Plummet Due To ‘cash For Clunkers’
Consumers and new car dealers may be raving about “Cash for Clunkers,” the government program that is giving a lift to the auto industry, but others are pointing to its negative effects. The AP’s R…
Car Donations Plummet Due To ‘cash For Clunkers’
Consumers and new car dealers may be raving about “Cash for Clunkers,” the government program that is giving a lift to the auto industry, but others are pointing to its negative effects. The AP’s R…