Interested in the Cash for Clunkers Plan? Get All the Answers Here

Interested in the Cash for Clunkers Plan? Get All the Answers Here

Well, not actually here, but by following this link to Edmunds.com's comprehensive Cash for Clunkers Center.

Why?

Because the program isn't all that easy.

For one thing, a clunker under this law isn't what you'd think it would be: the definition has little to do with age or condition and everything to do with your present car's combined EPA fuel economy rating (although age does matter a little as cars older than 25 years aren't eligible).

There also are wrinkles like the $45,000 maximum price tag on vehicles that can be purchased with the help of a clunker voucher, and the fact that there's not really any clunker cash, or even a real voucher, just paperwork that gets you an immediately applicable credit.

And did you know that your old car or truck gets crushed, and that's the difference between the fuel economy on your clunker and the fuel economy of the vehicle you want to buy affects how gig a clunker credit yo get?

We help you wade through it all at the Edmunds.com clunker center.

The special site has everything you'll need to know about the program, including a list of cars that qualify as clunkers under the plan's rules; a 'clunker calculator' to help you figure out if the plan makes sense for you; an explanation of the law's ins and outs; a list of good candidates to replace your clunker and an FAQ section.

Have fun!

John O'Dell:  is an AutoObserver Senior Editor. Follow @AutoObserver on Twitter.