Cash For Clunkers

Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler JeepOffers up to $4,500 off
With or Without Clunker Trade-In

· Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler Jeep participates in government “Cash for Clunkers” program beginning July 23
· All customers can save up to $4,500 off a new vehicle, even without a “clunker” trade-in at Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler/Jeep


Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler/Jeep expands the savings opportunity of the U.S. Government’s Car Allowance Rebate Systems (CARS), more commonly known as “Cash for Clunkers,” by offering up to $4,500 off an eligible new car purchase whether or not customers bring in qualifying “clunkers.”

“The ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program is a great way to get old, gas-guzzling vehicles off the road,” said Van Andel-Flikkema’s Chris Brokaw, Sales Manager. “We found a way to make it better by offering the same savings even if a trade-in doesn’t meet the official ‘clunker’ definition.

“If the trade-in is a qualifying ‘clunker,’ then we will add to the government’s rebate for a total savings up to $9,000. We call it ‘Double Ca$h for Your Old Car.’”

The Administration established the CARS program to help consumers replace older, gas guzzling vehicles with new, more fuel-efficient vehicles and to help stimulate the national economy.

The government credit is $3,500 or $4,500 depending on the amount of fuel economy improvement between the old and new vehicle.

Important points for consumers to know about CARS include the following:
Vehicle must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date
Only new vehicle purchases qualify
Generally, trade-in vehicle must get less than 18 mpg and new vehicles must meet certain fuel economy requirements
Trade-in vehicle must be registered and insured continuously for the full year preceding the trade-in date
The program ends Nov. 1, 2009 or when the government funds are exhausted (whichever comes first)

“Many drivers want a fuel-efficient new vehicle,’” John Flikkema III said. “But, some customers are discovering their old vehicle doesn’t guzzle enough gas to meet the government’s ‘clunker’ guidelines.”

Van Andel & Flikkema on Plainfield Ave in Grand Rapids is offering $3,500 or $4,500 savings on most 2009MY new Chrysler & Jeep vehicles. Customers are not required to trade-in a ‘clunker’ to benefit from this savings. However, if customers do have “clunkers,” they can save up to a total of $9,000 off eligible new vehicles.

Consumers can learn more about the CARS program at http://www.cars.gov/ or by calling the U.S. Department of Transportation’s information hotline at 866-(CAR)-7891.

The staff at Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler/Jeep is available to provide estimates on the value of trade-in vehicles and answer individual questions about the program.

Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler/Jeep is an authorized new vehicle dealer affiliated with Chrysler Group LLC and sells Chrysler & Jeep vehicles. Chrysler Group LLC was formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group and produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Mopar® and Global Electric Motors (GEM) brand vehicles and products.

Van Andel & Flikkema Chrysler/Jeep provides warranty service for all Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.