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    John Quinn replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    Long story short, if the dealer is saying that you are not eligible because of a lapse in registration, it means that you need to either...
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    chris (blog) replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    I recently traded in a "clunker" for a new car. The CT Dealership told me what I needed (title, past two registrations, insurance card...
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    Jon Groenig replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    This is a great example of why the government should stay out of the car business or any private business. Dealers are basically...
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    Shirley (blog) replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    I signed a deal for a car back on July 31. My old vehicle has been owned and insured by myself since 1997 with absolutely no lapses in...
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    @Jeff, Just a follow-up on the situation with that dealership. They attempted to claim that they were submitting for approvals first and...
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    @Jeff, Thank you for your follow-up and support. That text from the Dealer part of the CARS.gov site is exactly what I am going to...
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    Hi, I am a customer and have just returned from out of town. Last weekend my girlfriend and went out shopping for the CARS program. I...
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    Sheri, if the lapse was within the last twelve months the govt is supposed to reject the application for the money. it would be smart to...
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    Sheri Layton replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    I recently partipcated in the program, having all my documentation in order. Two years worth of insurance, two years registration, yada...
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    Clay Campfield replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    OK, thanks! Sucks but good to know its just not me!
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    John Quinn replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    Not for 90 minutes.
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    Clay Campfield replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    Can anyone log on to the cars.gov site?
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    Waiting Wendy replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    I have been waiting for the paperwork to get approved since Aug.12, but the dealership did tell me that it would be at least two weeks...
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    John Quinn replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    You can negotiate a traditional trade-in at your dealership. But given the information above, you are not eligible to participate in...
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    clunkertx replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    so i havent had my car for up to a year, let alone on insurance; is there NO WAY i can get rid of it??
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    John Quinn replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    Hi Clunker Queen :) I haven't checked yet this morning, but 14 so far. We really got "caught-up" last week -- after we put July to...
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    Question for the Car Czar - the Clunker Queen at mid-size Nissan Suzuki store. I have a question for you... Many employees and man hours...
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    I don't think I'm too worried about accuracy of the submissions. It's the horror stories of errors without codes, inconsistent...
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    John Quinn replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    I function as the CARS Czar for a large dealership -- we've submitted over 200 invoices and have been successful with 14 so far -- none...
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    according to the deeler support group at nhtsa, it is. we have 0 rejections, and 0 approvals dating back to the 28th. The big fear is...
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    Michael (blog) replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    I have had deals pending review since July 30th that have still not been looked at. Is this normal?
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    alex- were you actually paid, or approved for a deal?
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    nicole- To cancel something that is in review, please e‑mail this unwieldy address 9-amc-nhtsa-cars-ap-supplier@faa.gov from the e‑mail...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    Jon - we were finally paid for a deal. Which means we are almost at 3% being funded.
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    Jon Groenig replied to the thread What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?.
    So Alex, how many cars have you taken in on the program and how many have you been paid on? I know you guys started earlier than most...
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