No
It is NOT German, but an American program.
This question was overcome by events. The cash-for-clunkers program is no longer available.
There are a lot of cars that qualified as "clunkers", and a lot of people took advantage of the program.
The government run "Cash For Clunkers" program has ended in Maine but if you're looking to recycle your worn out car or truck contact Cash For Clunkers Maine at 207-671-6009 or online at www.CashForClunkersMaine.com
the cash for clunkers program is on-going and depending on your location it varies. Go to their website and look for their nearest participating dealership.
Put water in the oil..... For the Cash for Clunkers program in the US, dealerships are required to destroy the engines of traded in vehicles. To do this, they drain the oil, refill the oil pan with solvent, and run the engine till it siezes up.
As of now, there are no official announcements regarding a return of the Cash for Clunkers program in the United States. The program, which aimed to incentivize consumers to trade in older vehicles for more fuel-efficient models, was originally implemented in 2009 and ended in 2010. While discussions about similar programs may arise, any revival would depend on government policy and funding decisions. Keep an eye on news from the Department of Transportation or relevant government agencies for updates.
The Cash for Clunkers program, officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), was initiated by the U.S. government in 2009 as part of the economic stimulus package to boost the struggling auto industry during the recession. It was proposed by President Barack Obama and implemented by the Department of Transportation, allowing consumers to trade in older vehicles for incentives towards the purchase of new, more fuel-efficient cars.
The program that President Obama started to help people get new cars at a reduced price and boost the economy is called the "Cash for Clunkers" program. It was officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS).
According to USA Today, 4.8%, more than twice the average rate.
The rate changes daily. On average, the second largest repossession forwarding agency recovers around 5000 vehicles a month nationwide. This can vary depending on the time of year. For 2009, this same company recovered in excess of 65,000 vehicles. This is a small drop in the bucket when you consider over 700,000 vehicles were purchased in a three month period in 2009 under the Cash for Clunkers program.
All commercial motor vehicles and trailer need to be inspected either by an approved state program or the federal annual inspection 49CFR section 396.17