For Clunkers MA Government Rebate Program FAQ's
Learn more about the program by reading our Top 10 most Frequently Asked Questions;
- Do I need to get a voucher or sign up for the Cash for Clunkers MA program? Answer: No. You do not need a voucher and you are not required to sign up or enroll in this program. Our MA dealers will apply a credit, reducing the price you pay at the time of your purchase or lease, provided the vehicle you buy or lease and the vehicle you trade in meet the Cash for Clunkers program requirements. The MA dealer will then obtain reimbursement from the government.
- How do I know if my MA car or truck is an eligible trade-in vehicle? Answer: There are several requirements (but you also have to meet certain conditions for the car or truck you wish to buy). Your MA dealer can help you determine whether you have an eligible trade in vehicle. Your trade-in vehicle must have been manufactured less than 25 years before the date you trade it in have a "new" combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon or less be in drivable condition be continuously insured and registered to the same owner for the full year preceding the trade-in. The trade-in vehicle must have been manufactured not earlier than 25 years before the date of trade in and, in the case of a category 3 vehicle, must also have been manufactured not later than model year 2001 Note that work trucks (i.e., very large pickup trucks and cargo vans) have different requirements.
- Does the Cash for Clunkers program apply if I want to lease an MA vehicle, or must I purchase a vehicle? Answer: Under the Cash for Clunkers program, you may purchase an MA new vehicle or lease a new vehicle, provided the lease period for the new vehicle is at least five years.
- Is there a cap on the price of the vehicle I can buy or lease under the Cash for Clunkers program? Answer: Yes. The manufacturer's suggested MA retail price cannot exceed $45,000.
- What is the amount of the Cash for Clunkers credit for MA residence? Answer: The amount of the credit is $3,500 or $4,500, and generally depends on the type of MA vehicle you purchase and the difference in fuel economy between the purchased vehicle and the trade-in vehicle. Different requirements apply for work trucks.
- In addition to the credit, will I get the full value of my Cash for Clunkers trade-in vehicle? Answer: No. The law requires your MA Clunker trade-in vehicle to be destroyed.
- Does Cash for Clunkers apply if I want to buy an MA used car? Answer: No. The program does not apply to the purchase of used vehicles.
- I don’t drive an American car but I would like to trade in my old car for a newer, more fuel efficient one. Is Cash for Clunker MA only for American cars? Answer: No. You may trade in or buy a domestic or a foreign vehicle.
- Can I use the Cash for Clunkers MA credit in combination with manufacturer rebates or discounts? Answer: The CARS Act (better known as Cash for Your Clunkers) requires the MA dealer to use the credit under the CARS program in addition to any rebates or discounts advertised by the dealer or offered by the new vehicle’s manufacturer. The dealer may not use the credit to offset these rebates and discounts.
- Can I combine this credit with other government incentives? Answer: Yes. You can combine this with other State and Federal incentives, such as the hybrid vehicle credit.
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