National Press Release

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Cash for Clunkers program now called CARS (Cash Allowance Rebate System) nearing its launch, new car shoppers will soon have the opportunity to receive a $3,500 or $4,500 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle if their trade-in vehicle meets specific program criteria (see list below). This government-funded program is meant to incentivize car shoppers to purchase or lease a new and more fuel efficient vehicle when they trade in a less fuel efficient vehicle.

To make this program easier and better understood by the consumer, AutoTrader.com and NADAguides.com have collaborated on a website tool located on both sites that allows car shoppers to enter their used "clunker" to not only see if it qualifies, but to see a large list of qualifying new vehicles and voucher amounts that may be applied towards the purchase. The trade-in vouchers range from $3,500 to $4,500 depending on the type of vehicle purchased and the difference in fuel economy (mpg) between the purchased vehicle and the trade-in vehicle.

"The Car Allowance Rebate System will work to not only get high polluting vehicles off the road, but will also help stimulate new vehicle sales. This is a win-win for consumers and auto dealers by helping car shoppers with new vehicle purchases," said Michael Caudill, automotive expert, NADAguides.com. "This is a great break for consumers who are either in the market for or considering the purchase of a new vehicle."

What are the trade-in qualifications needed to receive the voucher?

    --  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
    --  Dealers must register to be a part of the program. Consumers should ask
        this of dealers
    --  You don't need a voucher, dealers will apply a credit at purchase
    --  Program runs through Nov. 1, 2009 or when the government funds are
        exhausted, whichever comes first

    --  The vehicle that you are trading in is required to be destroyed.
        Therefore, the value you negotiate with the dealer for your trade in is
        not likely to exceed its scrap value. The law requires the dealer to
        disclose to you an estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in vehicle.

To find out if your vehicle qualifies and to view a list of qualifying vehicles and associated voucher amounts, visit the CARS tool at NADAguides.com or AutoTrader.com.

About NADAguides.com

NADAguides.com (http://www.NADAguides.com) is the largest publisher of vehicle pricing and information for new and used cars, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and manufactured homes. NADAguides.com offers in-depth shopping and research tools in addition to the most market-reflective pricing available. The company also produces print guidebooks, software, web services, raw data and web syndicated products.

About AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location about 3 million new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and the site attracts about 14 million unique monthly visitors. Through innovative merchandising functionality such as multiple photos, videos, detailed descriptions and comprehensive research and compare tools, AutoTrader.com unites new and used car buyers and sellers online to improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles. AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.

SOURCE NADAguides.com