It’s a cute promotional gimmick, but wow how expensive. If they just gave the checks out at random and didn’t bother with clunkers or new cars it would be more efficient at “boosting” the economy.
Increase the price of used cars.
Increase the price of used parts.
Be BAD for the environment, as it is ANTI-RECYCLING!
Will NOT save energy, as it wastes energy to make brand new vehicles and to destroy old vehicles, in such a wasteful manner.