CashForClunkersInformation.org Encourages Manufactures and Dealers to Offer More, says Brian Benstock

NEW YORK / PRNewswire

July 1, 2009

www.CashForClunkersInformation.org continues to encourage dealers to create dealer funded Cash For Clunkers programs to offer additional incentives to consumers above and beyond the government program.

We believe that the winning formula is to have the dealers contribute to the government funded program to maximize the positive effect on the economy and the environment. We will continue to promote a blended strategy of the public and private sectors working together to maximize the impact of the program.

The biggest supporters of the Cash For Clunkers bill has been manufacturers and local car dealers who see it as an opportunity to boost their own businesses and regional economies which are heavily dependent on car sales. One of the leaders behind the cash-for-clunker concept in the dealer world is Paragon Cars ( http://www.paragoncars.com/ ) , one of the largest dealers in the country. "While Paragon's cash-for-clunker program can help our area, the country needed government support to make the serious economic and environmental impact we need," said Brian Benstock, one of the partners of Paragon. New York's Paragon Cars ( www.ParagonCars.com ) has taken a lead in educating the public about the bill by hosting a regional information site for New York residents ( www.CashForClunkersNY.com ). In addition, Paragon has announced their program to offer additional incentives above the government vouchers to car buyers who trade up into a more fuel efficient vehicle.

As a part of Paragon's Cash For Clunkers program, the dealership agreed to provide discounts towards the purchase of a pre-owned vehicle, which the government's program does not cover. Details are at www.ParagonHonda.com and www.ParagonAcura.com . Since a large number of consumers who own clunkers may not be able to afford a new vehicle, retailers like www.ParagonCars.com and www.RickCase.com are offering to provide similar incentives on nearly new certified pre-owned vehicles that are within closer reach of some consumer's budgets.