[Cowgirl of Justice]

YES YES YES.

And all the cars traded in were required to be destroyed. No more used car parts for the cars not traded in either.

[kearnyirish2]

At the time people were complaining about that (the damage to the secondary car market); I’m sure Obama and his handlers thought we’d all trade in our metal cars for brand-new (more expensive) plastic ones (to give the illusion of a boost to the economy, funded by more debt).

[spokeshave]

And all the cars traded in were required to be destroyed

Yeah...and at a great environmental impact.

Lot of lead...plastics and waste oil mixed with silicon sand (that couldn't then be recycled)

[fone]

afraidfortherepublic commented:
the fact that it removed a lot of 2nd hand cars from the marketplace that could have been used fo teenagers’ first cars, or job seekers.

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YES YES YES.
And all the cars traded in were required to be destroyed.
No more used car parts for the cars not traded in either.

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I have come across this problem several times the last few years, helping out different family members who just needed basic transportation -- can't find the parts to fix the old one, can't find something reliable on the cheap.

Just mention the phrase "cash for clunkers" to any auto mechanic and their eyes will roll, head will nod, and an almost imperceptible sigh, silently acknowledging the government really screwed the little guy with that policy.